{"product_id":"fueling-our-future-an-introduction-to-sustainable-energy-paperback-9780521684484","title":"Fueling Our Future: An Introduction to Sustainable Energy (Paperback) 9780521684484","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFueling Our Future: An Introduction to Sustainable Energy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOverview of energy demand for students, policymakers, and readers without scientific backgrounds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert L. Evans (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521684484, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 19 April 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e192 pages, 62 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15.3 x 1.2 cm, 0.318 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'The book is very good to read with a preface, a glossary, an index and an appendix with energy factors. … It is written in a non-technical style for a wide range of readers both with and without [a]scientific background.' Meteorologische Zeitschrift\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOne of the most important issues facing humanity today is the prospect of global climate change, brought about primarily by our prolific energy use and heavy dependence on fossil fuels. Fueling Our Future: An Introduction to Sustainable Energy provides a concise overview of current energy demand and supply patterns. It presents a balanced view of how our reliance on fossil fuels can be changed over time so that we have a much more sustainable energy system in the near future. Written in a non-technical and accessible style, the book will appeal to a wide range of readers without scientific backgrounds.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Setting the Scene: 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. The energy conversion chain\u003cbr\u003e 3. Energy and the environment\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Global Energy Demand and Supply Balance: 4. World energy demand\u003cbr\u003e 5. World energy supply\u003cbr\u003e Part III. New and Sustainable Energy Sources: 6. Non-conventional fossil fuels\u003cbr\u003e 7. Renewable energy sources\u003cbr\u003e 8. Nuclear power\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Towards a Sustainable Energy Balance: 9. The transportation challenge\u003cbr\u003e 10. Achieving a sustainable energy balance\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Environmental science, engineering \u0026amp; technology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Environmental science, engineering \u0026amp; technology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Environmental%20science,%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20technology%20%5BTQ%5D%22\"\u003eTQ\u003c\/a\u003e], The environment [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on The environment\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22The%20environment%20%5BRN%5D%22\"\u003eRN\u003c\/a\u003e], Economics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Economics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Economics%20%5BKC%5D%22\"\u003eKC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46251998150936,"sku":"9780521684484","price":32.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521684484i.jpg?v=1691928011","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/fueling-our-future-an-introduction-to-sustainable-energy-paperback-9780521684484","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}