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Book Title: Effects of Climate Change on Energy Production and Use in the United States (Sap 4. 5)
Number of Pages: 96 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: CreateSpace
Item Height: 0.2 in
Topic: Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental)
Publication Year: 2015
Genre: Science
Item Weight: 10.9 Oz
Item Length: 11 in
Author: U. S. Climate Program
Item Width: 8.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback