Sustainability and environmental impact of renewable energy sources
By: editors, R.E. Hester and R.M. Harrison.
Contributors: Hester, R. E.; Harrison, Roy M., 1948-; Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)
Series: Issues in environmental science and technology,; 19
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Cambridge, U.K
Language: eng
Number of pages: 139
Subjects: Renewable energy sources -- Environmental aspects
Description: "Concise, authoritative, up-to-date and readable, this book reviews various energy technologies, as well as taking a critical look at the political, social and economic aspects. Throughout, the emphasis is on renewable energy sources (wind, wave, solar, biomass, etc), but a discussion of fossil fuels and nuclear power is also presented." "This timely book, written by recognised experts, will be welcomed by those in the energy industries as well as by policy-makers, consultants and engineers. Students and lecturers will also find the material invaluable."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.