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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Coyle, Eugene D. (auth), Coyle, Eugene D., editor (editor), Simmons, Richard A., (Engineer) editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: West Lafayette Purdue University Press 2014
West Lafayette, Indiana : [2014]
Colección:Purdue studies in public policy.
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009423249606719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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