Oil, plastics, and power /

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by Rae, Alison.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Development without damage. Published by : Smart Apple Media, (Manakto, Minn. :) Physical details: 45 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. Subject(s): Plastics. | Petroleum. Year : 2010 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
Location Collection Call Number Status Date Due
Stonepark Intermediate School ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT / Energy Alternatives / Rae Available

Includes index.

Oil around the world -- Refining oil -- Plastic production -- Gas from the ground -- Oil as a fuel -- Natural power -- Nuclear power.

"Discusses oil mining and its effect on the environment, the production of plastics from oil, and compares alternative sources of power such as solar, wind, and geothermal power, and how power generation could be managed more sustainably"--Provided by publisher.