Our energy future
Subtitle: resources, alternatives, and the environment
By: Christian Ngô, Joseph B. Natowitz.
Contributors: Natowitz, J. B.
Series: Wiley survival guides in engineering and science
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 512
ISBN-13: 9780470116609
Subjects: Power resources -- Forecasting; Renewable energy sources; Energy development -- Environmental aspects
Description: A Wiley Survival Guide on our Energy Future. Concerned about our energy future? Turn to this guide for easy-to-grasp and up-to-date coverage of the many aspects of the energy value chain:. Oil and natural gas;. Coal;. Fossil fuels and the greenhouse effect;. Energy from water;. Biomass;. Solar energy;. Geothermal energy;. Wind energy;. Nuclear energy;. Electricity;. Energy storage;. Transportation;. Housing;. Smart energy consumption;. Hydrogen. Armed with the knowledge in this book, students, teachers, decision-makers, politicians, and consumers can form educated and informed opinions on the future of energy and its impact on the economy, health, and the environment.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.