The energy problem

Author(s)

    • Stein, Richard S.
    • Powers, Joseph

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The energy problem

Richard S. Stein, Joseph Powers

World Scientific, c2011

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Most scientists now believe that carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are rapidly increasing, and that emissions from the burning of fossil fuels is a principal cause. Thus, it is probable that this will affect the climate and lead to global warming.This book familiarizes the non-specialist with alternative sources of energy, pointing out their advantages and disadvantages. The appropriate principles of physics and chemistry involved in each alternative will be presented in an easily digestible manner. The book seeks to better inform the public about specific actions that need to be taken in order to better combat energy problems, and reduce climate change.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • What to do about It?
  • Thermodynamics
  • Conservation
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Alternate Energy Sources
  • Biofuels
  • Wind and Water
  • Solar Energy
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Overview.

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Details

  • NCID
    BB08188146
  • ISBN
    • 9789814340311
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New Jersey
  • Pages/Volumes
    xix, 188 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
  • Classification
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