What fuels and energy sources does Spain import and export? Im doing a report and can`t find it. thank you?
im doing a report on spain. and i can`t find what fuels and energy resources they import and export. if someone could help that would be great! thank you
this will get you started.
http://earthtrends.wri.org/pdf_library/country_profiles/ene_cou_724.pdf
Alternative Energy: Lessons from Spain (Part 1 of 2)
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