TITLE

Consider the alternatives

AUTHOR(S)
Allman, D.D.
PUB. DATE
October 1990
SOURCE
Cobblestone;Oct90, Vol. 11 Issue 10, p36
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Summarizes several alternative energy sources. Biomass; Geothermal energy; Energy from the ocean; Developing energy efficiency.
ACCESSION #
9011051161

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