Conservation Through Engineering
by Franklin K. Lane (1864–1921)
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"Conservation Through Engineering" by Franklin K. Lane is a scientific publication that appears to have been written in the early 20th century, specifically during the post-World War I era. The book addresses the urgent issues surrounding conservation and resource management, particularly focusing on coal and petroleum, as well as the development of America’s natural resources for sustainable progress. Lane emphasizes the role of engineering and government policy in ensuring responsible management of these vital resources. In this work, Lane discusses various aspects of resource conservation, particularly focusing on coal production and its significance to America's industrial capabilities. He explores the implications of the coal strike at the time, analyzing the relationship between miners, coal operators, and the public's responsibility in resource management. Lane advocates for a comprehensive understanding of national resources and encourages innovative engineering solutions to maximize efficiency in resource use. He also touches upon the importance of developing alternative energy sources, such as electric power and petroleum, and the crucial role education and public welfare play in realizing these initiatives. The book ultimately champions the idea that wise management of resources through engineering can lead to national prosperity and sustainability.
- Natural resources · United States
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The Coal Strike
The coal strike has brought concretely before us the disturbing fact that modern society is so involved that we live virtually by unanimous consent. Let less than one-half of 1 per cent of our population quit their work of digging coal and we are threatened with the combined horrors of pestilence and famine.
It did not take many hours after it was realized that the coal miners were in earnest for the American imagination to conceive what might be the state of the country in perhaps another 30 days. Industries closed, railroads stopped, streets dark, food cut off, houses freezing, idle men by the million hungry and in the dark—this was the picture, and not a very pleasant one to contemplate. There was an immediate demand for facts.
How much coal is normally mined in this country?
By whom is it mined?
What is its quality?
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This free edition of Conservation Through Engineering by Franklin K. Lane comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #31899, released 2010-04-06. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: History - American, Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming, Engineering & Technology, Environmental Issues.
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