"A CRC title, part of the Taylor & Francis imprint, a member of the Taylor & Francis Group, the academic division of T & F Informa plc." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Fundamental concepts -- Energy demand and supply -- Environmental effects of energy production and utilization -- Fossil fuels -- Nuclear energy -- Renewable energy -- Energy storage -- Energy conservation and higher efficiency -- Energy economics and decision-making methods.
Summary:
Energy and the Environment explains in simple terms what the energy demand is at the present, what the environmental effects of energy use are, and what can be accomplished to alleviate the environmental effects of energy use and ensure adequate energy supply-- Provided by publisher.
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