Energy Perspectives : Trends and Milestones, 1949-2000

Presents a broad overview of U.S. energy history. At mid-century, we were nearly self-sufficient in petroleum; we were a net exporter of national gas; most of our coal came from underground mines; nuclear electric power had not been developed; & almost twice as much electricity was used at industrial sites as in our homes. At the end of the century, more than half of all petroleum came from other countries; 16% of natural gas was imported; most of our coal came from surface mines west of the Mississippi; 20% of our electricity came form nuclear electric power; & residences used more power than industrial sites. Will help you gain an understanding of the issues in energy & the environment. Charts & tables.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Energy Perspectives : Trends and Milestones, 1949-2000', published 2002 under ISBN 9780756720377 and ISBN 0756720370.