Our Energy Future

Our Energy Future
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 530
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ISBN-10 : 9781119213369
ISBN-13 : 1119213363
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Book Synopsis Our Energy Future by : Christian Ngo

Download or read book Our Energy Future written by Christian Ngo and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-14 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an overview on the different aspects of the energy value chain and discusses the issues that future energy is facing This book covers energy and the energy policy choices which face society. The book presents easy-to-grasp information and analysis, and includes statistical data for energy production, consumption and simple formulas. Among the aspects considered are: science, technology, economics and the impact on health and the environment. In this new edition two new chapters have been added: The first new chapter deals with unconventional fossil fuels, a resource which has become very important from the economical point of view, especially in the United States. The second new chapter presents the applications of nanotechnology in the energy domain. Provides a global vision of available and potential energy sources Discusses advantages and drawbacks to help prepare current and future generations to use energy differently Includes new chapters covering unconventional fossil fuels and nanotechnology as new energy Our Energy Future: Resources, Alternatives and the Environment, Second Edition, is written for professionals, students, teachers, decision-makers and politicians involved in the energy domain and interested in environmental issues.


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