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POWERING THE FUTURE A SCIENTIST'S GUIDE TO ENERGY INDEPENDENCEBOTKIN D.wydawnictwo: PEARSON ED, 2010, wydanie IVcena netto: The future of civilization depends upon the continuous availability of sufficient energy. But we’re approaching the practical limits of some of the energy sources we depend upon most. What should be done? Few issues are as controversial. In Powering the Future, a leading scientist cuts through the controversy, presenting the facts about our energy needs, desires, and supplies and the environmental and human effects of obtaining and using energy. Dr. Daniel B. Botkin objectively assesses the true prospects, limitations, costs, risks, dangers, and tradeoffs associated with every leading and emerging source of energy, including oil, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, nuclear, wind, solar, ocean power, and biofuels. Next, Botkin addresses the energy distribution system, outlining how it currently works, identifying its inefficiencies, and reviewing options for improving it. Finally, Botkin turns to solutions, offering a realistic, scientifically and economically viable path to a sustainable, energy-independent future: one that can improve the quality of life for Americans and for people around the world. The Future of Fossil Fuels What can we realistically expect from oil, gas, and coal? Will Alternative Energy Sources Really Matter? Running the numbers on solar, wind, biofuels, and other renewables Must We All Wear Sweaters and Live in Caves? The right role for efficiency--and why energy minimalism isn’t the solution Where We Can Start--and What Will Happen if We Don’t No magic bullet, but there are sensible, realistic solutions Table of Contents Acknowledgments xiii About the Author xv Preface xvii Introduction: Blackout 1 Section I: Conventional Energy Sources 15 Chapter 1 Oil 19 Chapter 2 Natural Gas 37 Chapter 3 Coal 51 Chapter 4 Water Power 73 Chapter 5 Nuclear Power 85 Section II: New Energy Sources 115 Chapter 6 Wind Power 119 Chapter 7 Solar Power 141 Chapter 8 Ocean Power 163 Chapter 9 Biofuels 173 Section III: Designing an Energy System 197 Chapter 10 Transporting Energy: the Grid, Hydrogen, Batteries, and More 199 Chapter 11 Transporting Things 211 Chapter 12 Saving Energy at Home and Finding Energy at Your Feet 227 Chapter 13 Solutions 245 Endnotes 279 Index 313 352 pages, Hardcover
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