| Description |
xiii, 350 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
What binds us all -- Our energy past: does it hold any lessons? -- Our energy present: global trends and what they mean -- Oil reality: burning questions -- Natural gas: the lighter side of fossil fuels -- Coal: once and future king? -- The great debate: when will the wells run dry? -- Nuclear power: a new context, changing views -- Renewable energy 1: the real and the possible -- Renewable energy 2: sources, technologies, limitations -- Hydrogen: forever fuel, or wishful thinking? -- Fusion energy: some like it hot -- Geopolitics and energy: an evolving geography -- The technology imperative: some reflections -- Climate change and energy: playing with fire, air, earth, and water -- Conclusion: final thoughts on new beginnings. |
| Subject |
Energy industries -- Forecasting.
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Energy industries -- Forecasting. |
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Power resources -- Forecasting.
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Power resources -- Forecasting. |
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Energy policy.
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Energy policy. |
| ISBN |
9780226535005 cloth alkaline paper |
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0226535002 cloth alkaline paper |
| Standard No. |
3173467 |
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