Our Energy Future: Resources, Alternatives and the Environment

By Joseph Natowitz and Christian Ngô

Book Overview

A Wiley Survival Guide on our Energy Future Concerned about our energy future? Turn to this guide for easy-to-grasp and up-to-date coverage of the many aspects of the energy value chain: Oil and natural gas Coal Fossil fuels and the greenhouse effect Energy from water Biomass Solar energy Geothermal energy Wind energy Nuclear energy Electricity Energy storage Transportation Housing Smart energy consumption Hydrogen Armed with the knowledge in this book, students, teachers, decision-makers, politicians, and consumers can form educated and informed opinions on the future of energy and its impact on the economy, health, and the environment.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470116609
• ISBN13: 9780470116609
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: WILEY
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.6" x 1.3" x 6.4"