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Ladataan... Powering the Future: A Scientist's Guide to Energy Independence (FT Press Science) (alkuperäinen julkaisuvuosi 2010; vuoden 2010 painos)Tekijä: Daniel B. Botkin (Tekijä)
TeostiedotPowering the Future: A Scientist's Guide to Energy Independence (tekijä: Daniel B. Botkin) (2010)
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Kirjaudu LibraryThingiin nähdäksesi, pidätkö tästä kirjasta vai et. Ei tämänhetkisiä Keskustelu-viestiketjuja tästä kirjasta. In this book, noted ecologist Daniel Botkin first surveys conventional and alternative fuels, examining how much of each we use today, what they cost, how long (in the case of fossil fuels) they are likely to last, and how they affect the environment. He then analyzes several scenarios for how the US can meet its energy needs in the future, concluding that as we move away from fossil fuels, we will have to rely on a mixture of energy sources, principally wind and solar, and that we also need to take steps to reduce energy use, modernize our electricity grid, invest in our railroads, and save petroleum for its uses in manufacturing products. The strong point of this book is that Botkin uses numbers to document and back up his points, both those related to supply and those related to cost. I can't say that I took the time to think through each of this quantitative analyses, but I appreciated them. For a relatively technical book, this is also relatively readable. näyttää 3/3 ei arvosteluja | lisää arvostelu
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In this book, 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. The author objectively assesses the true prospects, limitations, costs, risks, dangers, and tradeoffs associated with every leading and emerging source of energy--From publisher description.
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 this book, 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. -- Book Jacket. Kirjastojen kuvailuja ei löytynyt. |
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Probably one of the most balanced accounts on energy issues I've come across in recent times. ( )