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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons AND Sons LTD
ISBN-13
9781119213369
eBay Product ID (ePID)
222218184
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
536 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Our Energy Future: Resources, Alternatives and the Environment
Publication Year
2016
Subject
Geology
Type
Textbook
Author
Joseph Natowitz, Christian Ngo
Subject Area
Educational Technology
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
244 mm
Item Weight
850 g
Item Width
163 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Title_Author
Joseph Natowitz, Christian Ngo
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