Energy Metropolis: An Environmental History of Houston and the Gulf Coast
(Part of the History of the Urban Environment Series)
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Houston's meteoric rise from a bayou trading post to the world's leading oil supplier owes much to its geography, geology, and climate: the large natural port of Galveston Bay, the lush subtropical vegetation, the abundance of natural resources. But the attributes that have made it attractive for industry, energy, and urban development have also made it particularly susceptible to a variety of environmental problems. Energy Metropolis presents a comprehensive...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0822959631
ISBN13:9780822959632
Release Date:June 2007
Publisher:University of Pittsburgh Press
Length:352 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.6" x 9.2"
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