America's Energy Past

Richard Alley tells the story of East Coast deforestation and the extinction of nearby whales . . . when using without thinking ahead led to "all used up."

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Richard Alley tells the story of East Coast deforestation and the extinction of nearby whales . . . when using without thinking ahead led to "all used up."

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Last Updated

Nov. 19, 2013

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