Our Energy Future DJV, DOC
9781119213369 English 1119213363 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., This book is about "energy" and the energy policy choices which face society. Presenting easy-to-grasp information and analysis, the book includes statistical data for energy production and consumption and simple formulas. Among the aspects considered are: science, technology, economics and the impact on health and the environment. In this new edition we have added two new chapters on subjects which have become important since the first edition. The first one 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 added chapter presents the applications of nanotechnology in the energy domain. Nanotechnology is becoming more and more important, either in improving already existing technologies or by introducing new ones. The goal is to decrease costs and the amount of raw materials required, an important issue as far as sustainable development is concerned.
9781119213369 English 1119213363 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., This book is about "energy" and the energy policy choices which face society. Presenting easy-to-grasp information and analysis, the book includes statistical data for energy production and consumption and simple formulas. Among the aspects considered are: science, technology, economics and the impact on health and the environment. In this new edition we have added two new chapters on subjects which have become important since the first edition. The first one 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 added chapter presents the applications of nanotechnology in the energy domain. Nanotechnology is becoming more and more important, either in improving already existing technologies or by introducing new ones. The goal is to decrease costs and the amount of raw materials required, an important issue as far as sustainable development is concerned.