| Description |
xv, 139 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Issues in environmental science and technology, 1350-7583 ; 19 |
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Issues in environmental science and technology ; 19
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| Contents |
The future of today's energy sources / Bernard J. Bulkin -- Sustainable energy : choices, problems and opportunities / David Elliott -- Renewable energy : technology considerations and electricity integration / Dacid Infield and Paul Rowley -- Landfill gas and related energy sources : anaerobic digesters, biomass energy systems / Adrian Loening -- Emissions trading schemes : are they a licence to pollute? / Fiona Mullins -- UK government policy on renewable policy on renewable energy / Brian Wilson -- Renewables, sustainability and precaution : beyond environmental cost-benefit and risk analysis / Andrew Stirling |
| Summary |
"Concise, authoritative, up-to-date and readable, this book reviews various energy technologies, as well as taking a critical look at the political, social and economic aspects. Throughout, the emphasis is on renewable energy sources (wind, wave, solar, biomass, etc), but a discussion of fossil fuels and nuclear power is also presented." "This timely book, written by recognised experts, will be welcomed by those in the energy industries as well as by policy-makers, consultants and engineers. Students and lecturers will also find the material invaluable."--BOOK JACKET |
| Analysis |
Handbooks |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to Knovel |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat reader |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Sustainable development.
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Renewable energy sources -- Environmental aspects.
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| Author |
Hester, R. E. (Ronald E.)
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Harrison, Roy M., 1948-
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Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)
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| LC no. |
2003464899 |
| ISBN |
0854042903 |
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