Energy Metropolis: An Environmental History of Houston and the Gulf Coast

Book Overview

Houston's meteoric rise from a bayou trading post to the world's leading oil supplier owes much to its geography, geology, and climate: the large natural port of Galveston Bay, the lush subtropical vegetation, the abundance of natural resources. But the attributes that have made it attractive for industry, energy, and urban development have also made it particularly susceptible to a variety of environmental problems. Energy Metropolis presents a comprehensive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822959631
• ISBN13: 9780822959632
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.6" x 9.2"