| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 229 pages) : illustrations, maps, charts |
| Contents |
Energy ... beyond oil: a global perspective / Fraser Armstrong, Katherine Blundell, Ian Fells -- Arresting carbon dioxide emissions: why and how? / David Vincent -- Geothermal energy / Tony Batchelor, Robin Curtis -- Wave and tidal power / Dean L. Millar -- Wind energy / Bill Leithead -- Nuclear fission / Sue Ion -- Fusion energy / Chris Llewellyn Smith, David Ward -- Photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical conversion of solar energy / Michael Grätzel -- Biological solar energy / James Barber -- Sustainable hydrogen energy / Peter P. Edwards, Vladimir L. Kuznetsov, William I.F. David -- Fuel cells / David Jollie -- Energy efficiency in the design of buildings / Gerhard Dell, Christiane Egger -- Governing the transition to a new energy economy / James Meadowcroft -- Summary / Robert May |
| Summary |
Both the forthcoming depletion of oil reserves and the urgent need to arrest global warming caused by the combustion of fossil fuels necessitates new thinking from individuals and governments alike. This book will consider a global, long-term matrix of solutions to the energy problem as a necessary condition for a sustainable future existence on this planet. - ;As the Earth's oil supply runs out, and the effects of climate change threaten nations and their populations, the search for carbon-neutral sources of energy becomes more important and increasingly urgent. This book focuses on solutions |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Power resources.
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Energy-Generating Resources
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energy resources.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Power Resources -- General.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- Energy.
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SCIENCE -- Energy.
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Power resources
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Armstrong, F. A. (Fraser A.), editor.
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Blundell, Katherine M., editor.
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| LC no. |
2007026041 |
| ISBN |
0191526185 |
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9780191526183 |
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9780199209965 |
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0199209960 |
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9781435613911 |
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1435613910 |
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9786611160678 |
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6611160671 |
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1281160679 |
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9781281160676 |
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0191917362 |
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9780191917363 |
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