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Earth Day by the Numbers
April 22, 2019, marks the 49th anniversary of Earth Day—a day intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. Organizers started Earth Day in response to a…Brazil Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Brazil Index: People and History Economy Foreign Relations PEOPLE AND HISTORY Brazil is a federal republic with 26 states and a federal district.…November 2012 Current Events: World News
U.S. News | Business News | Disasters & Science News Here are the key events in world news for the month of November…Egypt Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
Egypt is a fascinating and diverse country that spans both North Africa and the Middle East, and is also known as the Arab Republic of Egypt. It boasts a rich and ancient history that dates back…Forced Conservation
Avalanche forces Juneau, Alaska, residents to drastically cut back on energy consumption by Amy Fletcher Alaska Related Links U.S. Energy Sources Top Energy Producers and…Dalmatia
(Encyclopedia) DalmatiaDalmatiadălmāˈshə [key], Croatian Dalmacija, historic region of Croatia, extending along the Adriatic Sea, approximately from Rijeka (Fiume) to the Gulf of Kotor. Split is the…U.S. Energy Consumption by Energy Source, 2002–2012
See the breakdown of U.S. energy resources, listed in quadrillion Btus Energy Source 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 Total1 97.927 100.413 99.960 99.438 97.892 95.142 Fossil Fuels 83.994 86.191 85.…World Primary Energy Production by Source, 1970–2007
Year Coal Natural Gas1 Crude Oil2 Natural Gas Plant Liquids Nuclear Electric Power3 Hydroelectric Power3 Geothermal3 and Other4 1970 62.96 37.09 97.09 3.61 0.90 12.15 1.59 1975 66.20 45.67 113.08 4.…Croatia Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
Croatia is a beautiful country located in the Balkans region of Europe. It is known for its stunning coastline along the Adriatic Sea, historic cities, and national parks. Croatia is a popular…User's Guide to Environmental Language
acid rain: Rain contaminated with pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. These gases come from fuels being burned at high temperatures and from car exhausts. When acid rain…