The future of energy

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 th...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Towler, Brian F., author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London, England ; Waltham, Massachusetts ; San Diego, California : Academic Press 2014.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario: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 so
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (389 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780128010655