Energy industries and sustainability
By: general editor, Ray C. Anderson ; editors, Klaus Bosselmann [and eighteen others]
Series: Berkshire essentials; Berkshire essentials
Publisher: Berkshire Publishing Group
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 171
ISBN-13: 9781614729907
Subjects: Sustainability; Environmental aspects; Energy industries
Other titles: Berkshire encyclopedia of sustainability.
Description: "Energy Industries and Sustainability, a Berkshire Essential, covers the exploitation of energy resources--such as coal, petroleum, and wood--and the innovations that can provide the energy we need for a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future. Forty expert authors explain concepts such as "materials substitution" and the "polluter pays principle" and examine the industries and practices that bring us energy from the sun, water, and wind. This concise handbook offers a broad view of positive steps being taken to make responsible energy use a priority around the globe, and is designed for use in classrooms at the high school and college level. The book will be helpful to engaged citizens as well as to business people, policy makers, and environmental professionals. Controversial topics such as nuclear power and fracking are explained clearly and impartially, with a view to promoting thoughtful discussion and informed decision-making" --
Notes: "This Berkshire essentials title was distilled from the Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability"--Page [4] of cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.