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Calvin, Melvin – BioScience, 1979
Several alternatives to long-range fuel production are given. The carbon dioxide problem resulting from the burning of coal is discussed. Emphasis is given to the topic of hydrocarbon producing plants, such as those in the genus Euphorbia, and the economics of oil production from them. (SA)
Descriptors: Botany, Economic Factors, Energy, Fuels