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The Hidden Cost of Fossil Fuels
Abstract: Discusses some of the costs of fossil fuels that are typically not accounted for.
Source: Union of Concerned Scientists
URL: http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/fossil_fuels/the-hidden-c
ost-of-fossil-fuels.html

 

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