The Future of Energy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780128010273)

Using the principle that extracting energy from the environment always involves some type of impact on the environment, The Future of Energy discusses the sources, technologies, and tradeoffs involved in meeting the world's energy needs. A historical, scientific, and technical background set the stage for discussions on a wide range of energy sources, including conventional fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal, as well as emerging renewable sources like solar, wind, geothermal, and biofuels. Readers will learn that there are no truly "green" energy sources--all energy usage involves some tradeoffs--and will understand these tradeoffs and other issues involved in using each energy source.

Author: Brian F. Towler
ISBN-10: 0128010274
ISBN-13: 9780128010273
Publisher: Academic Press
Language: English
Published: 06/16/2014
Pages: 390
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.14w x 0.54d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2015 pg. 1350