Understanding the global energy crisis

Understanding the global energy crisis

Central issues in global energy are discussed through interdisciplinary dialogue between experts from both North America and Europe with overview from historical, political, and socio-cultural perspectives, outlining the technology and policy issues facing the development of major conventional and r...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Coyle, Eugene D. (auth), Coyle, Eugene D., editor (editor), Simmons, Richard A., (Engineer) editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: West Lafayette Purdue University Press 2014
West Lafayette, Indiana : [2014]
Series:Purdue studies in public policy.
Subjects:
Energy consumption.
Energy policy.
Energy development.
Renewable energy sources.
Political Science
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009423249606719
Table of Contents:
  • Reflections on Energy, Greenhouse Gases, and Carbonaceous Fuels
  • Global Energy Policy Perspectives
  • Social engagement by the engineer
  • Harnessing Nature: wind, hydro,wave, tidal and geothermal energy
  • Solar Power and the Enabling Role of Nanotechnology
  • Biofuel Prospects in an Uncertain World
  • A Future Role for Nuclear Energy?
  • Taking Emerging Renewable Technologies to Market
  • Transportation and Energy
  • Policy Challenges for the Built Environment:the Dilemma of the Existing Building Stock

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