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The Coal Question
An Inquiry Concerning the Progress of the Nation, and the Probable Exhaustion of Our Coal Mines
Book • 1866
In this book, Jevons examines the central role of coal in Britain's economy and society, highlighting the finite nature of coal reserves and the potential consequences of their depletion.
He discusses issues such as limits to growth, resource peaking, population growth, and the Jevons paradox, which states that improvements in energy efficiency lead to increased energy consumption.
The book is a seminal work on resource depletion theory and its impact on economic and social prosperity.
He discusses issues such as limits to growth, resource peaking, population growth, and the Jevons paradox, which states that improvements in energy efficiency lead to increased energy consumption.
The book is a seminal work on resource depletion theory and its impact on economic and social prosperity.
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Mentioned by Isaac when discussing the impact of increased efficiency on coal consumption during the Industrial Revolution.
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Steve Keen as an expert who has done extensive work on the relationship between energy and human living standards.
Steve Keen as an expert who has done extensive work on the relationship between energy and human living standards.
There is no energy transition happening
Mentioned by Max for his work on the Jevons Paradox, which describes the counterintuitive relationship between efficiency and consumption.
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Josh Clark while discussing Rudolf Diesel's interest in efficient engines and the impact of coal consumption.
Josh Clark while discussing Rudolf Diesel's interest in efficient engines and the impact of coal consumption.
The Story of Rudolf Diesel
