Understanding the global energy crisis /

The global energy crisis in context: Reflections on energy, greenhouse gases and carbonaceous fuels - Global energy policy perspectives - Social engagement by the engineer . Energy conversion technology: Harnessing nature, wind, hydro, wave, tidal and geothermal energy - Solar power and the enabling...

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Autor principal: Coyle, Eugene D. (ed.)
Otros Autores: Simmons, Richard A (ed.)
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: Indiana : Purdue University Press, 2014.
Colección:Purdue studies in public policy
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Sumario:The global energy crisis in context: Reflections on energy, greenhouse gases and carbonaceous fuels - Global energy policy perspectives - Social engagement by the engineer . Energy conversion technology: 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. Energy distribution and use: Taking emerging renewable technologies to market - Transportation and energy - Policy challenges for the built environment. The dilemma of the existing building stock. Reflections on our path forward .
Descripción Física:304 p. : figuras
ISBN:9781557536617