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Poole, Alan D.; Williams, Robert H. – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1976
This report focuses on the prospects and possibilities for using biomass as an energy source for the United States. However, the greatest potential for utilizing biomass as fuel exists in energy-starved developing nations, since it appears possible to develop biomass technologies keeping capital inputs low in relation to labor inputs. (BT)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Botany, Cost Effectiveness, Developing Nations
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DaSilva, Edgar J. – Impact of Science on Society, 1979
Discussed is the recycling of agricultural residues, either through fermentation or bioconversion processes, to help meet the energy requirements of the developing countries. (BT)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Developing Nations, Energy, Fuels
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Ramachandran, A.; Gururaja, J. – Impact of Science on Society, 1979
Discussed are the potential application of solar energy and its possible benefits to developing countries. Various energy needs, including domestic, agricultural, and household, that could be met by using solar energy are discussed. (BT)
Descriptors: Costs, Developing Nations, Electricity, Energy
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Murthy, K. K. – Impact of Science on Society, 1978
Presents energy as a pivotal prerequisite of highly developed economic and social structure. Discusses: (1) fossil-fuel resources and demand in various countries; (2) energy conservation; (3) measures for conservation; (4) technology transfer; and (5) considerations to be regarded internationally. (HM)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Energy, Energy Conservation
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Mathisen, David A. – Impact of Science on Society, 1979
Discusses past, present and future prospects of the energy crisis and its impact on the world. Alternative technologies of energy, and their consequences are also discussed. (HM)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Energy, Energy Conservation
Black, Maggie, Ed. – UNICEF News, 1983
Included in this issue of UNICEF News are several brief articles focusing on the theme of appropriate technology. Topics discussed include (1) the improvement of family life through the scientific application of appropriate technology; (2) UNICEF and the household fuels crisis; (3) the workload of African women; (4) ways energy, food, health, and…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Employment, Family Life, Females
Brown, Lester R.; And Others – 1979
Possible future roles and designs of cars are examined in light of depletion of the earth's oil reserves. A major problem with regard to the rapidly changing world oil outlook is that cars will be competing with more essential claiments for scarce oil supplies including food production, industrial power, home heating, and running trucks and…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Depleted Resources, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Norman, Colin – 1978
The infusion of technology into society has created social and environmental problems as well as benefits. Four concerns linked with technology are discussed in this paper: rising unemployment, growing social inequalities, dwindling oil and gas reserves, and potential long-term ecological problems. Indiscriminate transfer of modern labor-saving…
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Ecological Factors