lasrus
What are some problems with the conservation of non-renewable resources?
Non-renewable resources
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cyclotreker
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The Jevons Paradox (an element of standard economic theory) states that technological improvements intended to decrease energy use will actually increase it.
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belanna
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These technologies make energy cheaper, thereby encouraging increased use, and increased energy efficiency leads to increased economic growth, which leads to even more increased energy use.