The Future of Energy
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Published:7th Jul '14
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A balanced presentation of the sources, technologies, and trade-offs of the options available to meet the world's energy needs - including existing fossil fuels and emerging renewable energy sources
Using the principle that extracting energy from the environment always involves some type of impact on the environment, The Future of Energy discusses the sources, technologies, and tradeoffs involved in meeting the world's energy needs. A historical, scientific, and technical background set the stage for discussions on a wide range of energy sources, including conventional fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal, as well as emerging renewable sources like solar, wind, geothermal, and biofuels. Readers will learn that there are no truly "green" energy sources—all energy usage involves some tradeoffs—and will understand these tradeoffs and other issues involved in using each energy source.
" According to the Towler principle, 'It is not possible to extract energy from the environment without having an impact on the environment.'...Summing Up: Recommended." --Choice
ISBN: 9780128010273
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 390g
390 pages