| Description |
1 volume |
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regular print |
| Series |
Issues in society ; v. 295 |
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Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 295
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Energy generation, use and efficiency -- Ch. 2. Future of fossil fuels and renewable energy |
| Summary |
"Over the past 30 years, total energy consumption in Australia has more than doubled, while energy consumption per person has increased by almost 40%. How will Australia manage future increases in energy consumption when there is also a pressing need to reduce greenhouse emissions and slow down climate change? The country's energy needs will have to transition from diminishing and polluting non-renewable sources of energy to renewable sources. So what is the future of fossil fuels? Can the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target of 20% of Australia's energy supply by 2020 make a real difference? Topics in "Our energy future" include: carbon capture and storage; 'clean coal' technology; peak oil; nuclear power; boosting Australia's energy efficiency and productivity; and household energy-saving tips. The book also explores the major renewables in detail 7F 13 solar, wind, hydroelectricity, geothermal, bio-energy, wave energy, and the potential of hydrogen power."--Publisher's website |
| Analysis |
Electricity industry |
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Energy conservation |
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Energy consumption |
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Fossil fuels |
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Renewable energy |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography |
| Subject |
Energy conservation -- Australia.
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Energy consumption -- Australia.
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Energy industries -- Australia.
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Power resources -- Australia.
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Fuel -- Australia.
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Renewable energy sources -- Australia.
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| Author |
Healey, Justin.
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| ISBN |
1921507055 (paperback) |
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9781921507052 (paperback) |
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