Our energy future

Description:

A Wiley Survival Guide on our Energy Future. Concerned about our energy future? Turn to this guide for easy-to-grasp and up-to-date coverage of the many aspects of the energy value chain:. Oil and natural gas;. Coal;. Fossil fuels and the greenhouse effect;. Energy from water;. Biomass;. Solar energy;. Geothermal energy;. Wind energy;. Nuclear energy;. Electricity;. Energy storage;. Transportation;. Housing;. Smart energy consumption;. Hydrogen. Armed with the knowledge in this book, students, teachers, decision-makers, politicians, and consumers can form educated and informed opinions on the future of energy and its impact on the economy, health, and the environment.

subjects: Energy development,  Environmental aspects,  Environmental aspects of Energy development,  Forecasting,  Power resources,  Renewable energy sources,  Power resources--forecasting,  Energy development--environmental aspects,  Tj163.2 .n49 2009,  333.79