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OverviewIn this timely exposE, author Julian Darley takes a hard-hitting look at natural gas as an energy source that rapidly went from nuisance to crutch. Darley outlines the implications of our increased dependence on this energy source and why it has the potential to cause serious environmental, political, and economic consequences. In High Noon for Natural Gas readers will find a critical analysis of government policy on energy, as well as a meticulously researched warning about our next potentially catastrophic energy crisis. Did you know that: Natural Gas (NG) is the second most important energy sourceafter oil In the UK, almost 40% of power is generated from NG; NG is absolutely critical to the manufacture of agricultural fertilizers; Full Product DetailsAuthor: Julian DarleyPublisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co Imprint: Chelsea Green Publishing Co Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.422kg ISBN: 9781931498531ISBN 10: 1931498539 Pages: 266 Publication Date: 01 January 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsIntroduction The Gas Itself Moving Gas Demanding Gas Gas Ability Where on Earth Are We Now? Energy Security Where on Hell Are We Going? But What Else Can We Do?ReviewsWhile much is known about the growing pressures on petroleum supplies, far less is known about natural gas. Julian Darley convincingly demonstrates in this important book, that the long-range future for gas is equally as bleak as that for oil. This invaluable book arrives at a critical juncture. Michael Klare, author of Resource Wars: The New Landscape of Global Conflict A--While much is known about the growing pressures on petroleum supplies, far less is known about natural gas. Julian Darley convincingly demonstrates in this important book, that the long-range future for gas is equally as bleak as that for oil. This invaluable book arrives at a critical juncture.i Michael Klare, author of Resource Wars: The New Landscape of Global Conflict iWhile much is known about the growing pressures on petroleum supplies, far less is known about natural gas. Julian Darley convincingly demonstrates in this important book, that the long-range future for gas is equally as bleak as that for oil. This invaluable book arrives at a critical juncture.i Michael Klare, author of Resource Wars: The New Landscape of Global Conflict Author InformationJulian Darley is a British environmental researcher who writes about nonmarket and non-technology-based responses to global environmental degradation. He runs an Internet broadcasting station (GlobalPublicMedia.com), develops OpenSource web database sites for non-profit and civil society organizations, and is currently writing a book on how and why we need eglobal relocalizationi of the economy, society and culture. He now lives in Canada. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |