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Climatic changes Disinformation United States Fossil fuels Fossil fuels Environmental aspects Fossil fuels Social aspects Offenses against the environment Prevention Petroleum industry and trade Corrupt practices United States Petroleum industry and trade Environmental aspects United States Petroleum industry and trade Moral and ethical aspects Washington (State)Vollmann, William T.
Summary: "The second volume of William T. Vollmann's epic book about the factors and human actions that have led to global warming begins in the coal fields of West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky, where "America's best friend" is not merely a fuel, but a "heritage." Over the course of four years Vollmann finds hollowed out towns with coal-polluted streams and acidified drinking water; makes covert visits...
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Publisher / Publication Date: VIKING 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 333.8 VOLEpstein, Alex
Summary: "The New York Times bestselling author of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels draws on the latest data and new insights to challenge everything you thought you knew about the future of energy For over a decade, philosopher and energy expert Alex Epstein has predicted that any negative impacts of fossil fuel use on our climate will be outweighed by the unique benefits of fossil fuels to human...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Portfolio/Penguin 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 662.6 EPSSummary: "THE RELUCTANT RADICAL is an intimate portrait of climate activist Ken Ward. Ken breaks the law as a last resort and with great trepidation, to fulfill what he sees as his personal obligation to future generations. The film follows Ken through a series of civil disobedience direct actions, culminating with his participation in the coordinated action that shut down all the U.S. tar sands oil...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC RELGorman, Jacqueline Laks
Summary: "Explains what fossil fuels are, how they are extracted and used, and the problems they cause. It also discusses the steps people can take to limit the negative effects of fossil fuels and to move toward renewable forms of energy"--P. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub. 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 333.82 GORArtist Not Provided
Summary: Examines how the fossil industry casts doubt on climate change to protect their business interests.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Public Broadcasting Service 2022