Addressing the sustainable energy crisis in an objective manner, this enlightening book analyzes the relevant numbers and organizes a plan for change on both a personal level and an international scalefor Europe, the Untied States, and the world. In case study format, this informative reference answers questions surrounding nuclear energy, the potential of sustainable fossil fuels, and the possibilities of sharing renewable power with foreign countries. While underlining the difficulty of minimizing consumption, the tone ...
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Addressing the sustainable energy crisis in an objective manner, this enlightening book analyzes the relevant numbers and organizes a plan for change on both a personal level and an international scalefor Europe, the Untied States, and the world. In case study format, this informative reference answers questions surrounding nuclear energy, the potential of sustainable fossil fuels, and the possibilities of sharing renewable power with foreign countries. While underlining the difficulty of minimizing consumption, the tone remains positive as it debunks misinformation and clearly explains the calculations of expenditure per person to encourage people to make individual changes that will benefit the world at large."
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Complete front hinge split, binding damaged. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1250grams, ISBN: 9781906860011.
The numbers necessary for a sensible energy policy
This book is dedicated to "those who will not have the benefit of two billion years' accumulated energy reserves," and accepts our need to move away from fossil fuel. To this end, it evaluates in detail the numbers behind our use of energy - in terms of housing, transport, etc. - and the alternative ways we could generate energy - wind, solar, etc.
The hard equations are separated off into separate technical chapters, so the book is not too overwhelming for the average layperson.
Overall, as someone who has been interested in this area of public policy for some time, I found the book very enlightening.
