Overview

Most scientists now believe that carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are rapidly increasing, and that emissions from the burning of fossil fuels is a principal cause. Thus, it is probable that this will affect the climate and lead to global warming.This book familiarizes the non-specialist with alternative sources of energy, pointing out their advantages and disadvantages. The appropriate principles of physics and chemistry involved in each alternative will be presented in an easily digestible manner. The book seeks to better inform the public about specific actions that need to be taken in order to better combat energy problems, and reduce climate change.

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Author:   Richard S Stein (Univ Of Massachusetts At Amherst, Usa) ,  Joseph Powers (Retired, United Technologies Corp, Usa)
Publisher:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Imprint:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9789814340311

ISBN 10:   9814340316
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   23 March 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction; What to do about It?; Thermodynamics; Conservation; Fossil Fuels; Alternate Energy Sources; Biofuels; Wind and Water; Solar Energy; Nuclear Energy; Overview.

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