What was Jevons' view on coal consumption in Britain?
Unlimited supplies
No impact on economy
Gradual exhaustion
Infinite replenishment
Answer
Jevons popularized the term "coal question", referring to Britain's growing dependence on coal and the potential for its depletion. He believed that Britain's coal reserves were finite and that its consumption was unsustainable. He warned that the country would eventually face a "coal famine" if it did not find alternative energy sources.
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