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In this solid, if pedestrian, survey of world energy issues, Moroney (economics, Texas A&M Univ.) argues that oil, natural gas, and coal--fuels now representing 85 percent of all energy consumed around the globe--will continue to dominate despite predicted depletion of world reserves. - Library Journal Moroney believes fossil fuels will continue to be the major energy sources for at least another 50 years and that carbon sequestration should be considered as an immediate approach to global warming. This would be an attainable goal because half the world's CO2 emissions are concentrated in approximately 8,000 large plants and could be captured on site. Moroney presents his case accessibly, with much statistical support,...Recommended. Lower-division undergraduate through professional collections - Choice

Moroney believes fossil fuels will continue to be the major energy sources for at least another 50 years and that carbon sequestration should be considered as an immediate approach to global warming. This would be an attainable goal because half the world's CO2 emissions are concentrated in approximately 8,000 large plants and could be captured on site. Moroney presents his case accessibly, with much statistical support, ...Recommended. Lower-division undergraduate through professional collections - Choice

Few issues will be as important for world leaders as global energy consumption and production, and Professor Moroney illustrates the complexity of commercial energy in the 21 51 Century. His detailed presentation effectively communicates the challenges presented by ever-increasing global demand for traditional fossil fuels and I commend him for tackling this critical topic. -Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison

In this solid, if pedestrian, survey of world energy issues, Moroney (economics, Texas A&M Univ.) argues that oil, natural gas, and coal--fuels now representing 85 percent of all energy consumed around the globe--will continue to dominate despite predicted depletion of world reserves. * Library Journal * Moroney believes fossil fuels will continue to be the major energy sources for at least another 50 years and that carbon sequestration should be considered as an immediate approach to global warming. This would be an attainable goal because half the world's CO2 emissions are concentrated in approximately 8,000 large plants and could be captured on site. Moroney presents his case accessibly, with much statistical support,…Recommended. Lower-division undergraduate through professional collections * Choice *

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John R. Moroney is Professor of Economics at Texas A&M University. He has been a visiting professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Melbourne, Simon Fraser University, and the Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. He has held research posts with the National Science Foundation, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academy of Engineering. He is the author of thirteen books on energy issues. His policy recommendations concerning energy and sustainable development were endorsed by Mexican President Calderon.

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