The Energy Problem - Couverture rigide

Stein, Richard S; Powers, Joseph

 
9789814340311: The Energy Problem
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 9814340316 ISBN 13 : 9789814340311
Editeur : World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

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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Présentation de l'éditeur

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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Éditeur
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9814340316
ISBN 13 
9789814340311
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
210
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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