Energy for a sustainable world : from the oil age to a sun-powered future /

• Main Author: Armaroli, Nicola, 1966-
• Other Authors: Balzani, Vincenzo, 1936-
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Weinheim, Germany : Wiley-VCH, [2011]
• Subjects: Power resources.; Energy development.; Energy policy.; Sustainable development.; Energy conservation.; Environmental Studies.; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Industries > Energy.; SCIENCE > Energy.; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Power Resources > General.; Energieverbruik.; Energievraagstuk.; Duurzame energie.; Electronic books.

"An easy read, balancing the pros and cons, this book surveys the energy issue from a broad scientific perspective while considering environmental, economic, and social factors. It explains the basic concepts, provides a historical overview of energy resources, assesses our unsustainable energy...