Biogas programs in India and China, an ecologically appropriate technology in two highly contrasting socio-economic settings

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · Resour Manage. Optim.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6659980

Thery, D

The biogas programs of India and the Peoples Republic of China are compared and contrasted. Cultural, geographic, religious and social factors are used to explain the degree of success of one program in relation to the other. General conclusions, based on the data of the study, are presented. (Refs. 33).

• Research Organization: International Center on Environment and Development, National Center for Scientific Research, Paris, France
• OSTI ID: 6659980
• Journal Information: Resour Manage. Optim.; (United States), Journal Name: Resour Manage. Optim.; (United States) Vol. 1:4; ISSN RMOPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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