Energy, Pollution, Environment and Health

Many of the major environmental problems of today, such as climate change, air pollution, acidification of lakes and forests, deforestation and desertification, share a common causal factor: energy - its production, transformation and final use. This report describes the health and environmental consequences of different energy systems in a brief and simplified way to readers who may not be familiar with all the technical details.

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Sales Number: E. 95.III.D.68      ISBN: 92-1-127016-2      Pages: 28pp.     
Price: $7.00

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