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“It is evident that the fortunes of the world's human population, for better or for worse, are inextricably interrelated with the use that is made of energy resources.”

Quote by M. King Hubbert

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M. King Hubbert
M. King Hubbert

M. King Hubbert, born on October 5, 1903 and died on October 11, 1989, was an American geologist and mathematician renowned for his contributions to the field of petroleum geology. more

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