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Nature : Hydrocarbons and the evolution of human culture
Hydrocarbons and the evolution of human culture Charles Hall et al. 20 NOVEMBER 2003 NATURE. VOL 426 Most of the progress in human culture has required the exploitation of energy resources. About 100 years ago, the major source of energy … Continue reading
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