{"product_id":"alternative-and-unconventional-energy-sources-anurodh-m-dayal-9781119500599","title":"Alternative and Unconventional Energy Sources","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA timely volume for understanding our future energy landscape and for creating a bridge towards a decarbonized energy system\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlternative and Unconventional Energy Sources\u003c\/i\u003e discusses various alternative energy sources and their present usage, including wind, solar, ocean, and geothermal energy, along with unconventional fossil energy sources, such as shale gas. The text covers the development and global adoption of each energy source, along with their environmental and economic impacts, resulting in a comprehensive and in-depth treatment of the subject. This approach provides the reader with a one-stop reference for each particular energy source, making the information accessible to all, regardless of discipline or current level of experience with each energy source. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecific topics covered in \u003ci\u003eAlternative and Unconventional Energy Sources\u003c\/i\u003e include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe controversial perception of shale gas and its future potential as an energy source\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnologies to reduce harmful emissions of CO2 and other waste gases and their potential to cause less global warming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDownsides of commonly accepted alternative energy sources, such as the disposal of nuclear waste and land requirements for solar panels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow undeveloped countries can make use of local energy sources to become more efficient and competitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlternative and Unconventional Energy Sources\u003c\/i\u003e is a highly accessible and useful resource for geographers, geologists, petroleum engineers, renewable energy specialists, and policy makers who wish to understand the current state of global energy production and where the industry may turn in the coming years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anurodh M. Dayal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119500591\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119500599\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/24\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.37h x 7.40w x 0.79d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anurodh M. Dayal","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46136291328255,"sku":"9781119500599","price":123.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c23ecb20-b669-4f08-beb7-d63453b82abf.jpg?v=1726416245","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/alternative-and-unconventional-energy-sources-anurodh-m-dayal-9781119500599","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}