"Conservation Through Engineering" by Franklin K. Lane is a publication highlighting the crucial connection between engineering practices and the preservation of natural resources in the years following World War I. It tackles pressing concerns surrounding the responsible use of essential resources, particularly coal and petroleum, charting a course for developing America's natural wealth in a sustainable manner. The publication sheds light on coal production and its significance to American industry, examining the impact of coal strikes on miners, operators, and the public's role in resource management. The author champions innovative engineering solutions to improve efficiency in resource use, promotes the development of alternative energy sources, and stresses the importance of education and public welfare in realizing these solutions, ultimately suggesting that smart resource management can lead to national prosperity and sustainability.
Conservation Through Engineering Extract from the Annual Report of the Secretary of the Interior
By Franklin K. Lane
In a time of industrial growth, this publication reveals how innovative engineering and mindful government policies can secure resources like coal and petroleum for the prosperity of a nation.
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About the AuthorFranklin Knight Lane was an American progressive politician from California. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as United States Secretary of the Interior from 1913 to 1920. He also served as a commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and was the Democratic nominee for Governor of California in 1902, losing a narrow race in what was then a heavily Republican state.
Franklin Knight Lane was an American progressive politician from California. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as United States Secretary of the Interior from 1913 to 1920. He also served as a commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and was the Democratic nominee for Governor of California in 1902, losing a narrow race in what was then a heavily Republican state.
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