Oil and the Future of Energy Climate Repair * Hydrogen * Nuclear Fuel * Renewable and Green Sources * Energy Efficiency

Name: Oil and the Future of Energy Climate Repair * Hydrogen * Nuclear Fuel * Renewable and Green Sources * Energy Efficiency
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ISBN: 9781599211176

ISBN-10: 1599211173

ISBN-13: 9781599211176

Edition: 2007

Authors: Editors of Scientific American Magazine

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Oil and the Future of Energybrings together the most important and accessible science writing on a topic of intense public interest and concern. In addition to oil, writers cover carbon and climate change, hydrogen, nuclear power, conservation, renewable resources, transitional strategies, and visionaries in the field today. With their impeccable reputation for top science reporting, the editors of Scientific American present influential research and thinking from the most important scientists working with these burning global issues today. This one volume is an unparalleled resource for businesspeople, investors, and individuals who care about the planet.

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List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 5/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.53" tall
Weight: 0.066
Language: English




The Era of Oil and Coal



Oil Production, Climate Change and Geopolitics


The End of Cheap Oil



The End of Oil



Oil Production in the 21st Century



The Arctic Oil and Wildlife Refuge




Climate Repair: Carbon Capture


A Climate Repair Manual



Defusing the Global Warming Time Bomb



Capturing Greenhouse Gases



Can We Bury Global Warming?



A Plan to Keep Carbon in Check



What to Do About Coal



Soccer Goes Green




The Future of Energy



Nuclear: Second Time Around


Next-Generation Nuclear Power



The Workings of an Ancient Nuclear Reactor



Smarter Use of Nuclear Waste



The Nuclear Option




Fuel Cells and a Hydrogen Economy


The Power Plant in Your Basement



The Ultimate Clean Fuel



Questions about a Hydrogen Economy



A Power Grid for the Hydrogen Economy



High Hopes for Hydrogen




Transportation Options


Liquid Fuels from Natural Gas



Pumping Coal



Vehicle of Change



Fueling Our Transportation Future




An Energy-Efficient Economy


A Waste of Energy



More Profit with Less Carbon



An Efficient Solution



In Pursuit of the Ultimate Lamp



Power-Thrifty PCs




Renewable Energy and Other Options


Turning Green



The Rise of Renewable Energy



Solar Energy



More Power to Solar



Blowing Out to Sea



When Blade Meets Bat



Plan B for Energy



About the Authors


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