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POWERING THE FUTURE A SCIENTIST'S GUIDE TO ENERGY INDEPENDENCE


BOTKIN D.

wydawnictwo: PEARSON ED , rok wydania 2010, wydanie IV

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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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