How Long to Read The Myth of Resource Efficiency

How Long Does it Take to Read The Myth of Resource Efficiency?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read The Myth of Resource Efficiency by John M. Polimeni

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

'The Jevons Paradox', which was first expressed in 1865 by William Stanley Jevons in relation to use of coal, states that an increase in efficiency in using a resource leads to increased use of that resource rather than to a reduction. This has subsequently been proved to apply not just to fossil fuels, but other resource use scenarios. For example, doubling the efficiency of food production per hectare over the last 50 years (due to the Green Revolution) did not solve the problem of hunger. The increase in efficiency increased production and worsened hunger because of the resulting increase...

How long is The Myth of Resource Efficiency?

The Myth of Resource Efficiency by John M. Polimeni is 200 pages long, and a total of 50,000 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Myth of Resource Efficiency Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 33 minutes to read The Myth of Resource Efficiency aloud.

What Reading Level is The Myth of Resource Efficiency?

The Myth of Resource Efficiency is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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