Alternative Energy: Facts, Statistics, and Issues - Couverture souple

Berinstein, Paula

 
9781573562485: Alternative Energy: Facts, Statistics, and Issues
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1573562483 ISBN 13 : 9781573562485
Editeur : Greenwood Press, 2001

Synopsis

Rising gas and utility prices, to say nothing of growing concerns about global warming, are fueling increased interest in alternative energy. Finding comprehensive information on this popular topic can be tough. Written for the layperson, this book is a one-stop source of information about alternative energy forms, in a world that needs it more than ever. Environmentally conscious individuals will find the most up-to-date information in this new annual summary. Important facts about companies and universities conducting research in alternative energy areas, government research subsidies, statistics on global use of alternative energy systems, and production of ethanol and hybrid fuels are included. Cost comparisons and a valuable appendix with sources for further study complete this encompassing energy reference.

This book features an overview of new techniques and advancements in the efficiency of various types of alternative energy sources such as:
- Biomass Energy
- Fusion Power
- Geothermal Energy
- Hybrid Systems
- Hydroelectric Power
- Hydrogen Fuel Cells
- Photo-voltaic Cells
- Solar Energy
- Wind

A current assessment of the state of conventional energy sources and fossil fuels, the depressed state of the nuclear power industry, and world energy costs are included in the introductory section.

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À propos de l?auteur

PAULA BERINSTEIN is the author of several books, including Finding Statistics Online and Finding Images Online. She has run her own research company where she located statistics for clients; she has programmed computers and designed databases in the aerospace industry, and she has worked as a reference librarian in science and technology libraries and in news libraries. For more information, please visit the author's web site at http: //www.berinsteinresearch.com.

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Éditeur
Greenwood Press
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1573562483
ISBN 13 
9781573562485
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
232
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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