| Description |
xiv, 370 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction -- 1. The way forward -- 2. Where we've been, where we are . . . -- 3. Today's fossil energy beast -- 4. The back end of the beast -- 5. The emerging picture -- 6. Nature's way -- 7. The matter of safety -- 8. Making hydrogen -- 9. Putting hydrogen to work -- 10. Hydrogen in space -- 11. Hydrogen at home, at work, at play -- 12. Driving on hydrogen -- 13. Bypassing the 'chicken and egg' -- 14. Flying hydrogen -- 15. Riding the rails -- 16. On the waterways -- 17. The internet of energy -- 18. Misconceptions -- 19. Making it happen -- 20. An empowering vision -- Suggested reading -- Recommended web sites -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
"Hydrogen linked with clean, renewable sources of energy provides the prescription for the ills of an ailing planet. Geoffrey B. Holland and James J. Provencano's hallmark book 'The hydrogen age' details just how this remarkable energy carrier has been vital tot he workings of the universe since the beginning of time, and why it is now ready to play a central part in healing our Earth, our atmosphere, and the world's economies as a clean-energy commodity." - book jacket |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Hydrogen as fuel.
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Power resources -- Environmental aspects.
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Renewable energy sources.
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| Author |
Provenzano, James J.
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| LC no. |
2007011581 |
| ISBN |
9781586857868 paperback |
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158685786X paperback |
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