296 Pages
by
Routledge
296 Pages
by
Routledge
296 Pages
by
Routledge
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Following the success of its predecessor, this second edition of The Future of Energy Use provides essential analysis of the use of different forms of energy and their environmental and social impacts. It examines conventional, nuclear and renewable sources and technologies, using relevant case studies and providing a vital link between technology and related policy issues. The new edition has... Read more
1. The Changing Energy Landscape
2. Cost of Energy and Scenario Planning
3. Energy and Development Planning
4. Efficiency of End-Use
5. Conventional Fuels
6. Nuclear Energy
7. Renewable Energy Resources
8. Energy Futures
Appendix 1: Global Energy Resources
Appendix 2: Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Appendix 3: Global Warming Potential
Appendix 4: Measurements and Conversion Tables
Appendix 5: Cost Benefit Analysis
Biography
Phil O'Keefe is Director of ETC UK, a not-for-profit development organization, and Professor of Economic Development and Environmental Management at Northumbria University, UK. Dr Geoff O'Brien is a senior lecturer at Northumbria University. Professor Nicola Pearsall is the Director of Northumbria Photovoltaics Applications Centre (NPAC) and group leader for the Energy Systems and Materials research group in the School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences, Northumbria University.
'This is a comprehensive global overview of the immediate and medium-term problems of energy futures and a useful summary for academics. It is also a critical call to politicians to get moving.' Paul Raskin, Director, Tellus Institute, USA 'An essential and salutary read for those who want an informed energy debate.' Dr Yacob Mulugetta, Centre for Environmental Strategy, University of Surrey, UK 'A unique introduction and guide to all the vital issues within energy for students, academics and professionals new to the field.' ISES Membership Newsletter 2010.
