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Synopsis

We cannot continue on a business-as-usual, carbon fuel dependent mode of operation, because the consequences of doing so are catching up with us. So, what must we do to ensure there is a tomorrow?In this book, experts from around the world come together to shed light on what we can do to preserve and expand resources key to the survival of human civilization -- from the state-of-the-art of innovative engineering; to the latest status on energy, energy mix, and advancements in renewable energy -- including the complementary energy storage using hydrogen; or innovative architecture for more sustainable buildings, including retrofitting of aging tall buildings; innovative ways to improve our air, water and coastline with nearshore biodiversity reclamation; to the subject of sustainable development through the water-energy-food nexus.This volume is recommended for research and graduate courses on energy and sustainability, and policymakers interested in the subjects.

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À propos de l'auteur

Rupp Carriveau is a professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Windsor, Canada. His research focuses on the smart optimization of energy systems. Professor Carriveau collaborates with energy and water utilities, agricultural, and automotive industries. He also serves on the boards of several related journals and is the co-chair of the IEEE Ocean Energy Technology Committee.

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We cannot continue on a business-as-usual, carbon fuel dependent mode of operation, because the consequences of doing so are catching up with us. So, what must we do to ensure there is a tomorrow?

In this book, experts from around the world come together to shed light on what we can do to preserve and expand resources key to the survival of human civilization "¬‚¬" from the state-of-the-art of innovative engineering; to the latest status on energy, energy mix, and advancements in renewable energy "¬‚¬" including the complementary energy storage using hydrogen; or innovative architecture for more sustainable buildings, including retrofitting of aging tall buildings; innovative ways to improve our air, water and coastline with nearshore biodiversity reclamation; to the subject of sustainable development through the water-energy-food nexus.

This volume is recommended for research and graduate courses on energy and sustainability, and policymakers interested in the subjects.

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