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Peer reviewedBerg, Charles A. – Science, 1978
American industry in the 19th century switched from wood to coal as its primary energy resource. The history of this switch is reviewed, along with the history of preceding similar trends in Europe and later trends in the switch from coal to oil and gas. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Energy, Energy Conservation, Fuel Consumption
Peer reviewedHirst, Eric – Science, 1976
Analyzes changes in household formation and housing choices, fuel rates, per capita income, technological developments, and equipment efficiences to show that residential energy use growth could reach zero by the year 2000. (MLH)
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Economic Factors, Energy, Energy Conservation
