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Bassan, Elizabeth Ann; Wood, Timothy S., Ed. – 1985
This manual is the fourth volume in a series of publications that provide information for the planning of environmentally sound small-scale projects. Programs that aim to protect the renewable natural resources that supply most of the energy used in developing nations are suggested. Considerations are made for physical environmental factors as…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Case Studies, Community Development, Community Programs
Peer reviewedCarioca, J. O. B.; And Others – Impact of Science on Society, 1987
Discusses how biomass in the form of fuelwood, crop residues, and animal dung can be converted into fuels such as biogas and ethanol to replace or supplement fossil fuels. Argues for future decentralized, integrated biomass energy development. (TW)
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Depleted Resources, Developing Nations, Ecological Factors
Ffolliott, Peter F.; Thames, John L. – 1983
This manual, the third in a series of publications that address community development possibilities in developing nations, provides guidelines for small-scale forestry projects that are integrative and conservation-oriented. Chapters focus on: (1) users and uses (specifying targeted audience and general objectives); (2) planning process (including…
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Community Development, Community Programs, Conservation (Environment)
Download full textSouthgate, Douglas D., Ed.; Disinger, John F., Ed. – 1987
Over time, scientists, technologists, and resource managers in affluent countries have devised and institutionalized methodologies for exploiting and managing natural resources in their own environments with considerable success. In doing so, they have provided models, at least of development and affluence, that the less developed countries seek…
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Developing Nations, Ecological Factors, Economic Factors
Gibbons, John H.; And Others – Scientific American, 1989
Discusses the efficient use of energy. Compares reserves and pollutants generated by natural gas, oil, and coal. Points out some alternative energy sources and ways for improving energy efficiency in buildings, industrial processes, and transportation. Describes some problems in developing and developed countries. (YP)
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Building Operation, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
