2. Energy is critical for economic development and well-being. But all forms of energy production creates pollution that threatens that very well-being. (i) How do we find a balance? (ii) How is this impacted by technological evolution? (iii) How does market structures affect energy use and supply.

2. Energy is critical for economic development and well-being. But all forms of energy production creates pollution that threatens that very well-being. (i) How do we find a balance? (ii) How is this impacted by technological evolution? (iii) How does market structures affect energy use and supply.

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter55: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

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