Energy industries and utilities Books
The University of Chicago Press City Water City Life
Book SynopsisA city is more than a massing of citizens, a layout of buildings and streets, or an arrangement of political, economic, and social institutions. This book explores this infrastructure of ideas through an examination of the development of the first successful waterworks systems in Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago between the 1790s and 1860s.Trade Review"City Water, City Life is a gem of a book, a tightly focused meditation on the antebellum city's 'infrastructure of ideas.' By masterfully compressing myriad period sources, Carl Smith makes major contributions to our understanding of American society and culture." (Harold Platt, Loyola University Chicago)"
£42.67
The University of Chicago Press City Water City Life
Book SynopsisA city is more than a massing of citizens, a layout of buildings and streets, or an arrangement of political, economic, and social institutions. By examining the place of water in the nineteenth-century consciousness, the author illuminates how city dwellers perceived themselves during the great age of American urbanization.Trade Review"A fascinating history of the ideas about nature, health, citizenship, and time that informed the construction of some of America's earliest and greatest water systems. By demonstrating that our urban aqueducts are built out of ideas as much as bricks and mortar, Smith ensures that a simple glass of water will never seem so simple again." (Michael Rawson, author of Eden on the Charles: The Making of Boston) "City Water, City Life is a gem of a book, a tightly focused meditation on the antebellum city's 'infrastructure of ideas.' By masterfully compressing myriad period sources, Smith makes major contributions to our understanding of American society and culture." (Harold Platt, Loyola University Chicago) "A crucially important new chapter in US urban history. With impeccable research, Smith seamlessly synthesizes nineteenth-century issues of politics, engineering, finance, aesthetics, law, and medicine-all focused on the creation of water systems in three major cities and all coalescing around the idea of the greater good of the public at large." (Cecelia Tichi, Vanderbilt University)"
£21.00
The University of Chicago Press Accelerating Energy Innovation Insights from
Book SynopsisAccelerating energy innovation could be an important part of an effective response to the threat of climate change. This book explores the role that public and private policy have played in enabling - and sustaining - swift innovation in a variety of industries, from agriculture and the life sciences to information technology.
£94.05
The University of Chicago Press Selling Power Economics Policy and Electric
Book SynopsisWe remember Thomas Edison as the inventor of the incandescent light bulb, but he deserves credit for something much larger, an even more singular invention that profoundly changed the way the world works: the modern electric utility industry. Edison's light bulb was the first to work within a system where a utility generated electricity and distributed it to customers for lighting. The story of how electric utilities went within one generation from prototype to an indispensable part of most Americans' lives is a story about the relationships between political and technological change. John L. Neufeld offers a comprehensive historical treatment of the economics that shaped electric utilities. Compared with most industries, the organization of the electric utility industry is not and cannot be economically efficient. Most industries are kept by law in a state of fair competition, but the capital necessary to start an electric company generators, transmission and distribution systems, and
£52.00
The University of Chicago Press The Powers That Be
Book SynopsisGasoline prices are high and rapidly climbing. Oil and natural gas reserves are dwindling, while demand is poised to skyrocket, as developing nations around the world lead their citizens into the modern energy economy. This book cuts through the hype, alarmism, and confusion to give us an account of where we are, and a map of where we're going.Trade Review"Scott L. Montgomery has written a much-needed book about global energy for a general nonfiction audience. He approaches the issue with humanistic nuance and offers a refreshing voice of clarity and composure on this topic." -Saleem H. Ali, author of Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed, and a Sustainable Future"
£37.76
The University of Chicago Press Hostages of Each Other The Transformation of
Book SynopsisThe near meltdown in 1979 at Three Mile Island, America, created a crisis of confidence over safety nuclear power industry. This work analyzes how the industry stabilized itself through a complete transformation in the safety standards, operation and management of nuclear facilities in America.
£25.65
The University of Chicago Press Environmental and Energy Policy and the Economy
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£45.60
Columbia University Press Environment Power and Society for the TwentyFirst
Book SynopsisIntroduces the concepts of emergy and transformity. This book presents natural energies such as solar radiation and the cycling of water, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen diagrammed in terms of energy and emergy flow. It reveals the similarities between human economic and social systems and the ecosystems of the natural world.Trade ReviewGet a rare, fresh, enlightening glimpse of the Big Picture of our environmental and energy problems... Highly recommended. ChoiceTable of Contents1. This World System 2. Systems Networks and Metabolism 3. Energy Laws and Maximum Power 4. Energy Hierarchy and Natural Value 5. Energy and Planet Earth 6. Energy and Ecosystems 7. Empower Basis for Society 8. Structure Information and Evolution 9. Energy and Economics 10. Energetic Organization of Society 11. Energetic Basis for Religion 12. Partnership with Nature 13. Climax and Descent 14. Formulas for Energy Systems Modules
£100.00
Columbia University Press Environment Power and Society for the TwentyFirst
Book SynopsisIntroduces the concepts of emergy and transformity. This book presents the natural energies such as solar radiation and the cycling of water, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen diagrammed in terms of energy and emergy flow. It also reveals the similarities between human economic and social systems and the ecosystems of the natural world.Trade ReviewGet a rare, fresh, enlightening glimpse of the Big Picture of our environmental and energy problems... Highly recommended. ChoiceTable of Contents1. This World System 2. Systems Networks and Metabolism 3. Energy Laws and Maximum Power 4. Energy Hierarchy and Natural Value 5. Energy and Planet Earth 6. Energy and Ecosystems 7. Empower Basis for Society 8. Structure Information and Evolution 9. Energy and Economics 10. Energetic Organization of Society 11. Energetic Basis for Religion 12. Partnership with Nature 13. Climax and Descent 14. Formulas for Energy Systems Modules
£35.70
Columbia University Press Dying to Forget
Book SynopsisA revealing investigation into the corporate and strategic interests that have long been at the root of U.S. policy toward Israel and the Palestinians.Trade ReviewBy tying together the strands of oil and strategic interests in Saudi Arabia with the familiar narrative about the American relationship with Zionism, this book is a major contribution to our understanding of crucial events for the future of the Middle East. Gendzier provides revelations and fresh insights throughout. -- Rashid Khalidi, Columbia University Drawing from a rich variety of sources, many previously untapped, Irene L. Gendzier provides a most valuable reinterpretation of the roots of U.S. policy towards Israel and the Palestinians. In particular, she shows convincingly that the crucial choice for planners was not 'oil versus Israel,' as commonly believed, but rather 'oil and Israel,' and demonstrates no less convincingly that the secrets of the past that she uncovers are intimately connected with 'the troubled present.' A very significant contribution. -- Noam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Present-day U.S. policy in the Middle East consists of contradictions wrapped in illusions propped up by hypocrisies. Gendzier traces those contradictions, illusions, and hypocrisies to a single point of origin: Washington's ill-fated response to the 'Palestine question' during the pivotal years from 1945 to 1949. Dying to Forget is comprehensive, illuminating, and, above all, compelling-revisionism in the best sense of the term. -- Andrew J. Bacevich, author of Washington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War In this fascinating, illuminating, and authoritative reconstruction of the complex evolution of U.S. policy toward the emergence of Israel, Gendzier tells a gripping story that displays extraordinary narrative skills as well as exhibiting her mastery of an astonishing range of scholarly materials. Although primarily a brilliant contribution to diplomatic history, this work is relevant to our understanding of the crucial interplay between Israeli diplomacy and oil geopolitics in the Middle East. -- Richard A. Falk, Princeton University A Middle East scholar uncovers the post-World War II history of American policy in Palestine. From the beginning, it's been about oil... compiling an almost bulletproof brief. Vital reading for those looking to understand, 65 years later, the origins of the continuing conflict in the Middle East. Kirkus Reviews Gendzier's thorough but dense account, best suited to the serious student of Middle East policy, is essential to any sophisticated understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Publishers Weekly Making excellent use of the previously overlooked papers of Max Ball, who directed the Oil and Gas Division of the Department of the Interior, Gendzier methodically reveals the significant role that oil played in US calculations about the emerging State of Israel. Middle East Journal [A] thought-provoking read... Highly recommended. CHOICE Gendzier shows an impressive command of far-ranging material. Race and ClassTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface to the Paperback Edition: The U.S. Record on Israel and Palestine, 1948 Introduction: Open Secrets Part I: The Postwar Petroleum Order and the Palestine Question, 1945-1946 1. The Primacy of Oil 2. The Palestine Question: 1945 Part II: The Question of Partition and the Oil Connection, 1947-1948 3. The Critical Year: 1947 4. The Winter of Discontent: 1948 5. The Oil Connection Part III: Beware "Anomalous Situations," 1948 6. The Transformation of Palestine 7. Truce and Trusteeship 8. Recognition and Response Part IV: Rethinking U.S. Policy in Palestine/Israel, 1948 9. Reconsidering U.S. Policy in Palestine 10. The Palestine Refugee Problem 11. The State Department on the Record Part V: The End as the Beginning, 1948-49 12. The PCC, Armistice, Lausanne, and Palestinian Refugees 13. The View from the Pentagon and the National Security Council 14. The Israeli-U.S. Oil Connection and Expanding U.S. Oil Interests Part VI: In Place of a Conclusion Reflections on Discovery, Denial, and Deferral Notes Index
£29.75
Columbia University Press Dying to Forget
Book SynopsisA revealing investigation into the corporate and strategic interests that have long been at the root of U.S. policy toward Israel and the Palestinians.Trade ReviewBy tying together the strands of oil and strategic interests in Saudi Arabia with the familiar narrative about the American relationship with Zionism, this book is a major contribution to our understanding of crucial events for the future of the Middle East. Gendzier provides revelations and fresh insights throughout. -- Rashid Khalidi, Columbia University Drawing from a rich variety of sources, many previously untapped, Irene L. Gendzier provides a most valuable reinterpretation of the roots of U.S. policy towards Israel and the Palestinians. In particular, she shows convincingly that the crucial choice for planners was not 'oil versus Israel,' as commonly believed, but rather 'oil and Israel,' and demonstrates no less convincingly that the secrets of the past that she uncovers are intimately connected with 'the troubled present.' A very significant contribution. -- Noam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Present-day U.S. policy in the Middle East consists of contradictions wrapped in illusions propped up by hypocrisies. Gendzier traces those contradictions, illusions, and hypocrisies to a single point of origin: Washington's ill-fated response to the 'Palestine question' during the pivotal years from 1945 to 1949. Dying to Forget is comprehensive, illuminating, and, above all, compelling-revisionism in the best sense of the term. -- Andrew J. Bacevich, author of Washington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War In this fascinating, illuminating, and authoritative reconstruction of the complex evolution of U.S. policy toward the emergence of Israel, Gendzier tells a gripping story that displays extraordinary narrative skills as well as exhibiting her mastery of an astonishing range of scholarly materials. Although primarily a brilliant contribution to diplomatic history, this work is relevant to our understanding of the crucial interplay between Israeli diplomacy and oil geopolitics in the Middle East. -- Richard A. Falk, Princeton University A Middle East scholar uncovers the post-World War II history of American policy in Palestine. From the beginning, it's been about oil... compiling an almost bulletproof brief. Vital reading for those looking to understand, 65 years later, the origins of the continuing conflict in the Middle East. Kirkus Reviews Gendzier's thorough but dense account, best suited to the serious student of Middle East policy, is essential to any sophisticated understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Publishers Weekly Making excellent use of the previously overlooked papers of Max Ball, who directed the Oil and Gas Division of the Department of the Interior, Gendzier methodically reveals the significant role that oil played in US calculations about the emerging State of Israel. Middle East Journal [A] thought-provoking read... Highly recommended. CHOICE Gendzier shows an impressive command of far-ranging material. Race and ClassTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface to the Paperback Edition: The U.S. Record on Israel and Palestine, 1948 Introduction: Open Secrets Part I: The Postwar Petroleum Order and the Palestine Question, 1945-1946 1. The Primacy of Oil 2. The Palestine Question: 1945 Part II: The Question of Partition and the Oil Connection, 1947-1948 3. The Critical Year: 1947 4. The Winter of Discontent: 1948 5. The Oil Connection Part III: Beware "Anomalous Situations," 1948 6. The Transformation of Palestine 7. Truce and Trusteeship 8. Recognition and Response Part IV: Rethinking U.S. Policy in Palestine/Israel, 1948 9. Reconsidering U.S. Policy in Palestine 10. The Palestine Refugee Problem 11. The State Department on the Record Part V: The End as the Beginning, 1948-49 12. The PCC, Armistice, Lausanne, and Palestinian Refugees 13. The View from the Pentagon and the National Security Council 14. The Israeli-U.S. Oil Connection and Expanding U.S. Oil Interests Part VI: In Place of a Conclusion Reflections on Discovery, Denial, and Deferral Notes Index
£21.25
Columbia University Press Security and Profit in Chinas Energy Policy
Book SynopsisThis book identifies the interrelationship between security and profit that better describes China’s energy-security policy.Trade ReviewOystein Tunsjo has scored an important coup with his book. His work clearly demonstrates the interaction of strategic and market elements in Beijing's thirsty search for energy reserves. Tunsjo presents a realistic analysis of China's strategic maritime and economic situation. His book is a valuable resource for academics and security policy makers. -- Bernard D. Cole, National War College Numerous questions about China's energy security have been raised: in China's energy decision making, is the government or energy companies more influential? Are the 'going out' activities of China's energy companies driven by strategy or profit? The existing answers can be categorized into 'the former one,' 'the latter one,' or 'both.' Creatively and cleverly applying hedging theory, Oystein Tunsjo offers deeper and more persuasive answers. He contributes an utterly new perspective and opens up a new field for China's energy studies. His book will impose long-lasting effects on China's energy security research. -- Wang Haibin, senior economist and research manager of Sinochem Oil Oystein Tunsjo has made an important contribution to the existing literature on China's energy policies. -- Sudha Mahalingam H-AsiaTable of ContentsList of Maps Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Glossary 1. Introduction 2. China's Energy Security: A New Framework for Analysis 3. China's Domestic Energy Sector 4. The Global Search for Petroleum 5. Safeguarding China's Seaborne Petroleum Supplies 6. China's Continental Petroleum Strategy 7. Global 8. Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
£44.00
Columbia University Press Energy Kingdoms
Book SynopsisJim Krane takes readers inside the monarchies to consider the conundrum facing the Gulf states. He traces the history of their energy use and policies, looking in particular at how energy subsidies have distorted demand.Trade ReviewBravo to Jim Krane for his thoughtful and well-researched book that explains the important roles oil has played in the domestic economies and internal politics of the Persian Gulf states, and the hard choices they will have to make as they try to wean their citizens from a troubling reliance on it. -- James A. Baker, sixty-first U.S. secretary of state under President George H.W. BushJim Krane’s compelling narrative provides a ringside view of the economic and social transformation underway in the Gulf region. His realism leaves you in no doubt as to the scale of the challenge and the new politics rising to meet it. -- David Hobbs, head of research, King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, RiyadhIs it possible that oil exports from Gulf countries could be seriously threatened by skyrocketing demand in domestic consumption? In his scintillating book, Jim Krane offers a probing analysis of how these oil-rich nations are grappling with the lavish energy subsidies that are intrinsic to their political stability and modern state building. -- Sophia Kalantzakos, New York University/NYU Abu DhabiJim Krane is a marvelous storyteller, and his book provides one of the best views of the world of oil as lived by everyday Arab Persian Gulf citizens, not just policy wonks. In the process, he gores a few sacred cows of academia, like the rentier state theory or the condescending dismissal of local Gulf achievements. The book is a must for all who have an interest in the impact energy has on the societies of the Gulf—and, by extension, on ours. -- Jean-François Seznec, senior fellow at the Global Energy Center, the Atlantic CouncilPerhaps never before has the energy industry played such a pivotal role in the world’s economic, geopolitical, and environmental future. At the heart of it all is the Persian Gulf region. Energy Kingdoms is a timely take on the challenges and complexities faced by the leaders of the Persian Gulf kingdoms, as well as the knock-on effects for the rest of the world. It is a meaningful contribution to our understanding of and response to those challenges. -- Bobby Tudor, chairman, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.Krane tackles a central question for the Gulf monarchies: can rulers reduce subsidies, amending the ‘rentier’ social contract, without losing popular support? While prevailing wisdom has long assumed the answer is “no,” Krane makes a convincing case that such adaptation is not just necessary but also possible. Deftly combining journalistic flair with scholarly rigor, Energy Kingdoms is essential reading for anyone interested in the political and economic future of the Gulf states. -- Gerd Nonneman, Georgetown University–QatarA fascinating look at the double-edged sword that is the Gulf monarchies' greatest resource. * Science *A concise history of the region’s oil and gas boom and its consequences with an illuminating critique of the two main political science theories that have attempted to explain what oil riches mean for the region’s politics. -- Justin Fox * Bloomberg Opinion *Energy Kingdoms should be an essential read for anybody concerned about the future of the Gulf. * Arab News *Energy Kingdoms is an outstanding work for those wanting to better understand the Gulf Arab oil-producing states. -- John Bowlus * Energy Reporters *Ultimately, the clarity of the book's central arguments and its well-researched economic analysis make it unmissable for anyone interested in the Gulf's political and economic future. * Petroleum Economist *Energy Kingdoms is obviously relevant for any researcher interested in energy policy in the GCC, but it also delivers insights for those interested in related energy policy contexts beyond the region. Krane weaves the history, characters, culture, geopolitics, and domestic politics into a rich and insightful story about how these states evolved and the quandaries they now face. * Energy Journal *Energy Kingdoms offers a superb panorama of the political economies of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. . . Essential. * Choice *Energy Kingdoms is a must read for anyone wanting to understand oil and political economy in the Gulf. For those without a background in the area, Krane’s use of jargon is minimal and the concepts he develops easy to understand. * Middle East Journal *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Before Oil2. The Oil Age Arrives3. The Big Payback4. From Energy Poverty to Energy Extremism5. Unnaturally Cool6. We Have a Serious Problem7. Iran and Dubai Lead the Way8. Shifting Gears in Saudi Arabia9. The Politics of ReformConclusion: The Climate HedgeNotesIndex
£23.80
Columbia University Press Energy Kingdoms
Book SynopsisJim Krane takes readers inside the monarchies to consider the conundrum facing the Gulf states. He traces the history of their energy use and policies, looking in particular at how energy subsidies have distorted demand.Trade ReviewBravo to Jim Krane for his thoughtful and well-researched book that explains the important roles oil has played in the domestic economies and internal politics of the Persian Gulf states, and the hard choices they will have to make as they try to wean their citizens from a troubling reliance on it. -- James A. Baker, sixty-first U.S. secretary of state under President George H.W. BushJim Krane’s compelling narrative provides a ringside view of the economic and social transformation underway in the Gulf region. His realism leaves you in no doubt as to the scale of the challenge and the new politics rising to meet it. -- David Hobbs, head of research, King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, RiyadhIs it possible that oil exports from Gulf countries could be seriously threatened by skyrocketing demand in domestic consumption? In his scintillating book, Jim Krane offers a probing analysis of how these oil-rich nations are grappling with the lavish energy subsidies that are intrinsic to their political stability and modern state building. -- Sophia Kalantzakos, New York University/NYU Abu DhabiJim Krane is a marvelous storyteller, and his book provides one of the best views of the world of oil as lived by everyday Arab Persian Gulf citizens, not just policy wonks. In the process, he gores a few sacred cows of academia, like the rentier state theory or the condescending dismissal of local Gulf achievements. The book is a must for all who have an interest in the impact energy has on the societies of the Gulf—and, by extension, on ours. -- Jean-François Seznec, senior fellow at the Global Energy Center, the Atlantic CouncilPerhaps never before has the energy industry played such a pivotal role in the world’s economic, geopolitical, and environmental future. At the heart of it all is the Persian Gulf region. Energy Kingdoms is a timely take on the challenges and complexities faced by the leaders of the Persian Gulf kingdoms, as well as the knock-on effects for the rest of the world. It is a meaningful contribution to our understanding of and response to those challenges. -- Bobby Tudor, chairman, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.Krane tackles a central question for the Gulf monarchies: can rulers reduce subsidies, amending the ‘rentier’ social contract, without losing popular support? While prevailing wisdom has long assumed the answer is “no,” Krane makes a convincing case that such adaptation is not just necessary but also possible. Deftly combining journalistic flair with scholarly rigor, Energy Kingdoms is essential reading for anyone interested in the political and economic future of the Gulf states. -- Gerd Nonneman, Georgetown University–QatarA fascinating look at the double-edged sword that is the Gulf monarchies' greatest resource. * Science *A concise history of the region’s oil and gas boom and its consequences with an illuminating critique of the two main political science theories that have attempted to explain what oil riches mean for the region’s politics. -- Justin Fox * Bloomberg Opinion *Energy Kingdoms should be an essential read for anybody concerned about the future of the Gulf. * Arab News *Energy Kingdoms is an outstanding work for those wanting to better understand the Gulf Arab oil-producing states. -- John Bowlus * Energy Reporters *Ultimately, the clarity of the book's central arguments and its well-researched economic analysis make it unmissable for anyone interested in the Gulf's political and economic future. * Petroleum Economist *Energy Kingdoms is obviously relevant for any researcher interested in energy policy in the GCC, but it also delivers insights for those interested in related energy policy contexts beyond the region. Krane weaves the history, characters, culture, geopolitics, and domestic politics into a rich and insightful story about how these states evolved and the quandaries they now face. * Energy Journal *Energy Kingdoms offers a superb panorama of the political economies of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. . . Essential. * Choice *Energy Kingdoms is a must read for anyone wanting to understand oil and political economy in the Gulf. For those without a background in the area, Krane’s use of jargon is minimal and the concepts he develops easy to understand. * Middle East Journal *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Before Oil2. The Oil Age Arrives3. The Big Payback4. From Energy Poverty to Energy Extremism5. Unnaturally Cool6. We Have a Serious Problem7. Iran and Dubai Lead the Way8. Shifting Gears in Saudi Arabia9. The Politics of ReformConclusion: The Climate HedgeNotesIndex
£19.80
Columbia University Press The Fracking Debate
Book SynopsisDaniel Raimi gives a balanced and accessible view of oil and gas development, clearly and thoroughly explaining the key issues surrounding the shale revolution. The Fracking Debate provides the evidence and context that have so frequently been missing from discussion of the future of oil and gas production.Trade ReviewIn this fair and unbiased book, filled with firsthand accounts and written in a gritty style appropriate for the topic at hand, Raimi explores the technology, the regulation, and the socioeconomic outcomes of shale energy development. Holistic in its range and robust in its depth, The Fracking Debate provides a nuanced but accessible understanding of the shale revolution. -- Thomas B. Murphy, Pennsylvania State UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgments1. Introduction2. What Is Fracking?3. Does Fracking Contaminate Water?4. Will Fracking Make Me Sick?5. Does Fracking Cause Earthquakes?6. Is There Any Regulation on Fracking?7. Is Fracking Good or Bad for Climate Change?8. Will Fracking Make the United States Energy Independent?9. Is Fracking Good for the Economy?10. Will Fracking Spread Around the World?11. Do People Living Near Fracking Love It or Hate It?12. What’s Next?NotesIndex
£23.80
Columbia University Press The Fracking Debate
Book SynopsisDaniel Raimi gives a balanced and accessible view of oil and gas development, clearly and thoroughly explaining the key issues surrounding the shale revolution. The Fracking Debate provides the evidence and context that have so frequently been missing from discussion of the future of oil and gas production.Trade ReviewIn this fair and unbiased book, filled with firsthand accounts and written in a gritty style appropriate for the topic at hand, Raimi explores the technology, the regulation, and the socioeconomic outcomes of shale energy development. Holistic in its range and robust in its depth, The Fracking Debate provides a nuanced but accessible understanding of the shale revolution. -- Thomas B. Murphy, director, Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and ResearchThe Fracking Debate cuts through the thicket of questions and viewpoints surrounding the shale revolution with balanced evidence and insight delivered through engaging stories. It’s a refreshing ride—refreshing because you get the clear sense you are learning with the author as he seeks the truth about the shale boom. -- Richard Newell, president and CEO, Resources for the FutureRaimi’s book offers the most balanced, honest, and comprehensive account of fracking available, telling the story from all sides. Readers will appreciate the personal accounts from Raimi’s travels to far-flung oil fields coupled with in-depth yet accessible analysis of the science, regulations, and politics of the U.S. oil and gas boom. -- Hannah Wiseman, Florida State University College of LawDepending on who’s saying it, ‘fracking’ signifies either a blessing or curse. In truth, it’s both. Raimi methodically explores the risks and rewards of a technical revolution that has made the United States the largest producer of oil and gas in the world once again. A thoughtful and accessible look at a highly contentious and generally misunderstood subject. -- Mark S. Brownstein, Environmental Defense FundThe Fracking Debate is the most user-friendly resource on the key policy questions around hydraulic fracturing I have come across. Raimi tackles all of the hot-button topics surrounding fracking—including whether fracking contaminates water or contributes to climate change—concisely and in plain language easily accessible to lay persons. The Fracking Debate belongs on the bookshelf of every local elected official and state legislator who is grappling with hydraulic fracturing. -- Matthew Lepore, director, Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation CommissionA deft, fair analysis that clarifies the issues for both the general public and concerned policy makers. * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *At a time when everything from an otherwise unremarkable scientific report to a seemingly innocuous news item can be subject to intense scrutiny and mistrust, The Fracking Debate, a balanced guide to the contentious discussion on fracking, is a welcome resource. * Science *[Raimi] brings a distinctively objective approach to the text, taking care to accurately represent all positions on the issue. . . . Will serve quite well in the classroom; for advanced courses in exploration geology or petroleum engineering, the text will be a valuable supplement to technical texts, providing excellent material for discussion. * Choice *A well-rounded refresher and a fine primer for anybody new to the debate, or for those simply seeking more information. * Natural Gas Intelligence Shale Daily *Read it. Rarely do books about essentially technical energy matters marshal arcane data and peer-reviewed research so digestibly. * Petroleum Economist *A worthy addition to the literature. * Civil Engineering *If you can’t make oilfield visits a part of your next vacation, reading Raimi’s book, The Fracking Debate: The Risks, Benefits, and Uncertainties of the Shale Revolution, is the next best thing. Part of the Center on Global Energy Policy Series, The Fracking Debate can be regarded as the definitive book about fracking and the impact of the shale revolution—a revolution that has allowed U.S. natural gas production to reach all-time highs and reinvigorated domestic oil production. -- Jason Zasky * Failure Magazine *Thumbs up for a masterful book on a highly polarizing topics that resonates around our industry. . . . This is an excellent bookand a highly recommended read. * Leading Edge *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments1. Introduction2. What Is Fracking?3. Does Fracking Contaminate Water?4. Will Fracking Make Me Sick?5. Does Fracking Cause Earthquakes?6. Is There Any Regulation on Fracking?7. Is Fracking Good or Bad for Climate Change?8. Will Fracking Make the United States Energy Independent?9. Is Fracking Good for the Economy?10. Will Fracking Spread Around the World?11. Do People Living Near Fracking Love It or Hate It?12. What’s Next?NotesIndex
£15.29
Columbia University Press Energy and Environment in India
Book SynopsisJohannes Urpelainen provides an expert guide to India’s energy and environmental issues that incorporates both domestic and global perspectives. He details how unequal economic development and rapid population growth have brought the country to its current state.Trade ReviewUrpelainen provides a social and historical context for the development of India’s environment and energy policy since independence. Not many books do this in an approachable manner, and hence Energy and Environment in India is a welcome intervention. The book convincingly makes the case that meeting India’s growing energy needs sustainably is central to maintaining the global carbon budget. -- Kaushik Deb, Columbia UniversityUrpelainen’s analysis addresses two of 21st century India’s most entrenched, interrelated policy and political challenges: expanding energy access while also protecting a fragile environment. The volume, which deftly situates these problems within their complex social, political, and historical settings, will be equally valuable for researchers, students, and policymakers. -- Sunila S. Kale, University of WashingtonThe book convincingly argues that to produce fair, equitable, and sustainable outcomes for almost two billion Indians, the country must strive for a sustainable future through democratic norms. It’s a great reference book to understand India’s domestic issues and its role in the global energy and environment politics. * The Hindu *An excellent model through which we might argue for the utility of history in environment and energy policy. * H-Environment *Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Foundations and History2. Economic Growth and Environmental Degradation3. Governance and Policy4. Flexing Muscle in Global Environmental Politics5. The Future of Energy and Environment in IndiaNotesBibliographyIndex
£80.00
Indiana University Press Less Oil or More Caskets
Book Synopsis- Profiling the history of the US in the Middle East and the impact oil has had on its international politics. - Supporting new technologies, the author argues oil-independence will save hundreds of thousands of lives of soldiers - The author is a US Marine Lt. Colonel (retired) and former mayor of IndianapolisTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsMoving Away from Oil: Why Now?1. What is the Situation? 2. The Military Side 3. What Are the Costs? 4. How Did We Get to This Point? 5. What Is the Technology Today—and What Does the Future Hold? 6. What Would Happen? 7. What Should We Do Now? 8. A Final ThoughtAppendix A: Congressional Donations Data Appendix B: Price of a Barrel of Oil, 1986-2015 Appendix C: Even the Saudis Know Appendix D: How Did We Get Here?Selected Bibliography
£21.59
Institute of Economic Affairs Utility Regulation
Book SynopsisEleven years after the first utility privatisation, the agenda has moved from whether privatisation will do better than its state predecessor to the question of how to do better with privatisation. The future of regulation seems very uncertain. The stakeholders consumers, politicians, the companies themselves and their shareholders are increasingly critical. Regulatory processes have borne the brunt of criticism. Conflicting remedies are suggested for the problems which have arisen. Should there be more competition? Should regulators' powers be increased and perhaps widened? Should some of their Offices be amalgamated? Should the respective powers of the Office of Fair Trading and the Monopolies and Mergers Commission be reconsidered? Should government become more involved in regulation? Each year the IEA, in association with the London Business School, publishes a volume of Readings which provides an up-to-date assessment of the state of utility regulation. In this, the latest in thTable of ContentsIntroduction; MMC: Talking Shop or Decision-Maker?; Water: The Periodic Review Process; Interconnect: How Regulatory Objectives Should Be Met; Developing Competition: Regulatory Initiatives; Regulatory Relationships Between Key Players in the; Restructured Rail Industry; The Charter Airline Industry: A Case History of Successful; Deregulation; Competition in Electricity: Retrospect & Prospect; Regulation: Special Versus General.
£14.25
Institute of Economic Affairs Successes and Failures in Regulating and
Book SynopsisThis book is the latest annual review of utility regulation and deregulation, published by the IEA in association with the London Business School. It contains a series of chapters from leading practitioners in the field which comment on the most significant and up-to-date developments. Two viewpoints are presented on each issue: the first by a distinguished academic or industry expert and the second, a shorter comment, usually by the relevant regulator. Together they show how regulation and deregulation are evolving, and highlight the successes which have been achieved and the failures which must be overcome. The book will be of considerable value to practitioners, policymakers and academics involved in regulatory reform and regulatory economics. It will also be of interest to anyone wishing to gain an overview of international regulatory policies.
£27.00
MIT Press Ltd The Economics and Political Economy of Energy
Book SynopsisThe economic and political aspects of energy subsidies, viewed both theoretically and empirically, with a focus on fossil fuel subsidies in developing nations.Government subsidies to energy are widespread and represent a heavy burden on public budgets in many countries. Both producers and consumers may be subsidized; the most common subsidies are for motor fuel consumption and electricity production and consumption. The subsidies to consumers often prove particularly harmful because they result in increased energy consumption, increased carbon emissions, and distortionary effects on consumer behavior. This book fills a void in the literature by providing a first, broad and diverse, analysis of several aspects of the economic and political economy aspects of government energy subsidies. The contributors take both theoretical and empirical approaches, with most of the focus on subsidies to fuel and electricity in non-OECD countries.The chapters cover such topics as energ
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MIT Press Ltd The Energy System Technology Economics Markets
Book SynopsisA comprehensive textbook that integrates tools from technology, economics, markets, and policy to approach energy issues using a dynamic systems and capital-centric perspective.The global energy system is the vital foundation of modern human industrial society. Traditionally studied through separate disciplines of engineering, economics, environment, or public policy, this system can be fully understood only by using an approach that integrates these tools. This textbook is the first to take a dynamic systems perspective on understanding energy systems, tracking energy from primary resource to final energy services through a long and capital-intensive supply chain bounded by both macroeconomic and natural resource systems.The book begins with a framework for understanding how energy is transformed as it moves through the system with the aid of various types of capital, its movement influenced by a combination of the technical, market, and policy conditions at the time.
£75.00
Pennsylvania State University Press Shale Play Poems and Photographs from the
Book SynopsisExplores, in poetry and photographs, the effects of the natural gas boom and fracking in the small towns, fields, and forests of Appalachian Pennsylvania.Trade Review“A collage of voices, drawing in the testimonies of activists, residents, industry lawyers, and workers. Kasdorf explores the nuances and tensions of her home state without allowing any one perspective to dominate.”—Rosa Furneaux Mother Jones“The long sleep of the Appalachians has been dramatically interrupted by the sudden discovery of the Marcellus Shale. This book helps us see and understand what that has meant for the region. It's a classic tale, with echoes of the region's past—and deep implications for the planet's future.”—Bill McKibben,author of The End of Nature“Rarely have I read a work that so strongly, profoundly, and empathically characterizes the history of a region through those who have labored hardest to make a decent life in a beautiful yet ravaged land. These polyvocal poems are rooted in a documentary sensibility but lift into higher registers of aesthetic experience, and along with the arresting photographs, they juxtapose the beautiful and the ugly, the natural and the industrial, the tracks of labor on the land and in the faces of the residents.”—Alison Hawthorne Deming,author of Stairway to Heaven: Poems“For nearly fifty years, my wife and I have lived in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, a beautiful place but one with few well-paying jobs. Combine that scarcity of jobs with fracking and a gerrymandered state legislature in the pocket of extractive industries (Pennsylvania, for example, has been the only state without an extraction tax for gas). That’s the situation described by Kasdorf and Rubin in Shale Play, a powerful book about not just central Pennsylvania but much of Appalachia.”—Ed Ochester,editor of the Pitt Poetry Series“Coming on the heels of Eliza Griswold’s well-received nonfiction book Amity and Prosperity that focused on the Haney family of Washington County, and with the news that State Attorney General Josh Shapiro is conducting a criminal investigation into similar complaints of fracking related health-issues, Shale Play adds a thoughtfully complex dimension to an issue that’s far from being resolved to anyone’s liking.”—Fred Shaw Pittsburgh Current“Shale Play draws attention to what is routinely overlooked. Elegant and impassioned, it is a superb work of political and environmental art.”—Nicholas Bradley Journal of Mennonite Studies“To read the poems and look at the photos of Shale Play is to realize the complexity of American dependence on fossil fuels, the multiple sharp edges to ‘no dependence on foreign oil,’ and the complicity—and responsibility—of us all.”—Melanie Zuercher Mennonite Life“An exceptional amalgam of imagery, poetry, politics, history, and humanity.”—Jessica Cory Appalachian Heritage
£19.90
MP-WIS Uni of Wisconsin Energy in the Nordic World
Book SynopsisPresents a concise and timely history of energy production, trade, and consumption in the Nordic world, starting with a review of the regional energy mix - from wind, solar, tide and wave, geothermal, biomass, nuclear, coal, and gas sources.
£14.95
University of Wisconsin Press Electrifying Indonesia Technology and Social
Book SynopsisTells the story of the entanglement of politics and technology during Indonesia’s rapid post-World War II development. In this innovative volume, Anto Mohsin brings Indonesian studies together with science and technology studies to understand a crucial period in modern Indonesian history.Trade ReviewA groundbreaking study of electrification as nation building in postcolonial Indonesia. Mohsin sheds light on how electrification became bound up with negotiations about the meanings of social justice and the hopes of postcolonial Indonesian society. This book is a welcome addition to the growing STS literature on Southeast Asia." - Suzanne Moon, author of Technology in Southeast Asian HistoryTable of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Introduction 1 Late Colonial and Early Postcolonial Electrification 2 The New Order’s Patrimonial Technopolitics 3 The Electric Bureaucracy 4 Java-Centrism and the Two Grid Systems 5 Social Knowledge of Rural Life and Energy Uses 6 Rural Electric Cooperatives Conclusion Appendix Notes Bibliography Index
£56.95
National Academies Press Review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership
Book SynopsisThe 21st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP), a cooperative research and development partnership was launched in the year 2000 with high hopes that it would advance the technologies used in trucks and buses, yielding a cleaner, safer, more efficient generation of vehicles. This book examines the overall adequacy and balance of the 21CTP.Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 SUMMARY; 3 1 ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND; 4 2 MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND PRIORITY SETTING; 5 3 ENGINE SYSTEMS AND FUELS; 6 4 HEAVY-DUTY HYBRID VEHICLES; 7 5 PARASITIC LOSSES OF ENERGY; 8 6 ENGINE IDLE REDUCTION; 9 7 SAFETY OF HEAVY VEHICLES; 10 A Biographical Sketches of Committee Members; 11 B Presentations and Committee Meetings; 12 C R&D Funding Trends of the FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies Program; 13 D Vehicle Emission Regulations; 14 E Acronyms and Abbreviations; 15 F State of the Art in Light-Duty Electric Vehicles; 16 G Members of the 21st Century Truck Partnership
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National Academies Press Carbon Utilization Infrastructure Markets and
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ABC-CLIO Arab Nationalism Oil and the Political Economy of Dependency
Book SynopsisAlnasrawi contends that Arab economic development was shaped by Arab nationalist thought, the emergence of the oil industry in the Arab region, and the integration of Arab economies into the international economic system.Table of ContentsEmergence of Modern Arab Economic Dependence Arab Nationalism, Dependency, and World Capitalism Arab Nationalism and Arab Economic Unity Multinational Oil and the Deepening of Arab Dependency Arab Nationalism and the Arab Oil "Weapon": The Built-In Failure The Role of Saudi Arabia and the United States in the Fall of OPEC The 1980s, the Iran-Iraq War, and the Myth of Arab Oil Power Dimensions of Arab Economic Dependency The Arab Economics: Present Conditions and Future Outlook Epilogue: Arab Nationalism, Oil, Dependency, and the Gulf Crisis Bibliography Index
£83.68
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division The Ordos Basin
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Sedimentary and tectonic development of the Ordos Basin and its hydrocarbon potential Section A Relationships between tectonics, sedimentology, diagenesis, and hydrocarbon reservoirs 2. The collision between the North China Block and the South China Block, and the resulting event beds in the Triassic Yanchang Formation (southern Ordos Basin, China) 3. Origin and evolution of dolomite reservoirs in the Ordovician Majiagou Formation, Central and Eastern Ordos Basin, NW China 4. Depositional model and diagenetic evolution of hydrocarbon reservoirs in deep dolomites of the Ordos Basin, China 5. Facies shifts in the Ordos Basin (China) along the southern and western margins of the North China Plate as a result of plate tectonics 6. Evolution during the Permian from a marine to a continental setting, south-eastern Ordos Basin, China 7. Hydrocarbon accumulations in the Permian Shanxi Formation (Ordos Basin, China) as controlled by sedimentary heterogeneities 8. Subsidence of the Mesozoic Ordos Basin and resulting migration of depocenters Section B The role of diagenesis in gas fields 9. Chlorite coatings of quartz grains and the implications for Permian gas reservoirs in the Ordos Basin (China) 10. Gas geochemistry indicates Ordovician marine micrites as the main source rock of natural gas in a weathered limestone reservoir (Jingbian Gas Field, Ordos Basin, China) 11. The influence of diagenesis on low-porosity, low-permeability gas reservoirs in the Sulige Gas Field (Ordos Basin, China) 12. Diagenetically induced heterogeneity of tight gas reservoirs near Zizhou (Ordos Basin, eastern China) Section C Understanding facies problems 13. Facies distribution in the Ordovician Pingliang Formation (southern Ordos Basin, China) and the role of turbidity currents 14. When turbidity currents cross contour currents: a struggle for life in the Ordovician along the southern margin of the Ordos Basin (China) 15. Predicting the spatial distribution of sandy mass-flow deposits in deep basins by analysis of mud-coated structures Section D Focus on the Yanchang Formation 16. Lacustrine sequence stratigraphy: New insights from the study of the Yanchang Formation (Middle-Late Triassic), Ordos Basin, China 17. The origin of hyperpycnites in the Middle-Late Triassic Yanchang Fm. (Ordos Basin, China) and their significance for the formation of unconventional hydrocarbons 18. Influence of diagenesis on reservoir properties of the Chang 2 Oil Member of the Yanchang Formation in the Zhidan Oil Field (Ordos Basin, China) 19. Slurry deposits in cores from the Middle-Late Triassic Yanchang Formation (Ordos Basin, China) 20. Late Triassic tectono-volcanic activity and resulting soft-sediment deformation structures in the Yanchang Formation (Ordos Basin, China) 21. Middle-Late Triassic muddy gravity-flow deposits in the Ordos Basin (China) 22. Debrite/turbidite transitions in the Chang 6 Oil Member of the Yanchang Formation (Ordos Basin, China) 23. Reservoir quality of the Middle-Late Triassic Yanchang Formation (Ordos Basin) as controlled by sedimentology and diagenesis 24. The significance for unconventional petroleum exploration of a good classification system for gravity-flow deposits, with examples from the Yanchang Formation 25. Quality of tight sandstone reservoirs in gravity-flow deposits of the deep-lacustrine Yanchang Formation (Ordos Basin, China) as controlled by diagenesis
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Elsevier Science Principles of Nuclear Rocket Propulsion
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Rocket Engine Fundamentals 3. Nuclear Rocket Engine Cycles 4. Interplanetary Mission Analysis 5. Basic Nuclear Structure and Processes 6. Neutron Flux Energy Distribution 7. Neutron Balance Equation and Transport Theory 8. Multigroup Neutron Diffusion Equations 9. Thermal Fluid Aspects of Nuclear Rockets 10. Turbomachinery 11. Nuclear Reactor Kinetics 12. Nuclear Rocket Stability 13. Fuel Burnup and Transmutation 14. Radiation Shielding of Nuclear Rockets 15. Materials for Nuclear Thermal Rockets 16. Nuclear Rocket Engine Testing 17. Safety Considerations for Nuclear Rocket Engines 18. Advanced Nuclear Rocket Concepts Appendix I. Table of Physical Constants II. Thermodynamic Properties of Several Gases III. Selected Data from NERVA Tests
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Taylor & Francis Introduction to Energy Analysis
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides an introduction to energy analysis for those students who want to specialise in this challenging field. In comparison to other textbooks, this book provides a balanced treatment of complete energy systems, covering the demand side, the supply side, and the energy markets that connect these. The emphasis is very much on presenting a range of tools and methodologies that will help students find their way in analysing real world problems in energy systems. This new edition has been updated throughout and contains additional content on energy transitions and improvements in the treatment of several energy systems analysis approaches. Featuring learning objectives, further readings and practical exercises in each chapter, Introduction to Energy Analysis will be essential reading for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students with a background in the natural sciences and engineering. This book may also be useful for professionals dealing with energy issues, as a first introduction into the field.Trade Review"This book offers a broad overview of topics in energy analysis, and is very suitable for beginners in this field of science. It contains a large variety of exercises, making it a valuable resource for students to study the content and test their understanding in their own time and at their own pace." Wilfried Ivens, Associate Professor at Open Universiteit NederlandPraise for the second edition"Introduction to Energy Analysis provides a wonderful combination of technical detail and broad accessibility to the physical science and economics principles of energy systems design, operation, and impacts. With the exciting evolution of the energy field this is the sort of roadmap to the principles underlying the field that so many experts and non-experts will need."Daniel Kammen, Professor of Energy, University of California, Berkeley, USA"Given the rapid developments in the energy sector, Introduction to Energy Analysis by Blok and Nieuwlaar is most welcome. The book is suitable for students, engineers and researchers and is hugely useful in my class on Energy System Analysis at ETH Zurich."Göran Andersson, Full Professor of the Power Systems Group at ETH Zurich, Switzerland"[In this updated edition] Blok and Nieuwlaar provide an excellent, clear and concise overview and introduction to the key aspects of energy analysis. It is the ultimate and unparalleled textbook for engineering students and others who look for a broad understanding of energy systems, their development, and the methods and tools for their analysis."Lars J. Nilsson, Professor of Environmental and Energy Systems Studies, Lund University, SwedenTable of Contents1. Energy and Society 2. What is Energy? 3. Energy Services and Energy Demand 4. Energy Use in Industry, Analysis and Management of Energy Use 5. Energy Extraction and Conversion 6. Energy Markets 7. Exergy Analysis 8. Analysis of Energy Chains 9. Life-Cycle Energy Analysis 10. Energy Efficiency 11. Economic Analysis of Energy Technologies 12. Potentials and Marginal Abatement Cost Curves 13. Volume, Structure and Energy Efficiency 14. Energy Policies and Policy Evaluation 15. Energy Models and Energy Scenarios 16. Climate-Neutral Energy Systems
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Understanding Energy Security in Central and
Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to move beyond the approach which views energy as a purely geopolitical tool of the Russian state and assumes a ''one size fits all'' approach to energy security in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). It argues that in order to fully understand Russian involvement in the regional energy complex, the CEE-Russian energy relationship should be analysed in the context of the political and economic transitions that Russia and the CEE states underwent. The chapters on individual countries in the book demonstrate that, although Russia has and will continue to play a substantial role in the CEE energy sector, the scope of its possible influence has been overstated.Table of ContentsTable of Contents List of ContributorsAcknowledgements List of Abbreviations1. IntroductionWojciech OstrowskiPart I: Analytical Framework2. Energy Security in Central and Eastern Europe – an IR Theoretical DimensionRoland Dannreuther3. Debating TransitionTerry Cox4. Russian Energy Companies and the Central and Eastern European Energy SectorSylvain Rossiaud & Catherine LocatelliPart II: Case Studies5. Czech Republic Rick Fawn6. RomaniaAnca-Elena Mihalache7. Poland Wojciech Ostrowski 8. BulgariaDimitar Bechev9. HungaryEamonn Butler10. Baltic StatesGiedrius Česnakas11. SerbiaMilos Damnjanovic12. Conclusion: Central and Eastern European Energy Security – More than RussiaEamonn Butler
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CRC Press Low Carbon Energy Supply Technologies and Systems
Book SynopsisFuture energy technologies must embrace and achieve sustainability by displacing fossil carbon-intensive energy consumption or capture/reuse/sequester fossil carbon. This book provides a deeper knowledge on individual low (and zero) carbon technologies in a comprehensive way, covering details of recent developments on these technologies in different countries. It also covers materials and processes involved in energy generation, transmission, distribution, storage, policies, and so forth, including solar electrical; thermal systems; energy from biomass and biofuels; energy transmission, distribution, and storage; and buildings using energy-efficient lighting.Table of ContentsChapter 1 A Review of Solar Air Heater Chapter 2 Development of Different Sun-Tracking Systems for Displacement of Solar Concentrator Implanted in Tunisia Chapter 3 Solar Drying Technology: Sustainable and Low-Carbon Energy Technology Chapter 4 Experimental and Economic Performance of Two Solar Dryer Systems in Tunisia Chapter 5 Performance Enhancement of Solar PV System by Using Nano Coolants Chapter 6 Global Trends of Biofuel Production and Its Utilization Chapter 7 Biofuel: An Alternative Fuel for Fossil Fuel Chapter 8 Alternative Fuel for Transportation: Hydrogen Chapter 9 Fuel Cell Technology-Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Chapter 10 Low Carbon Energy System: Role of Fuel Cell Technology Chapter 11 Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Opportunities for a Clean Energy Future Chapter 12 Comprehensive Study of District Heating (DH) in the UK: Techno-Economic Aspects, Policy Support, and Trends Chapter 13 Potential of the Thermal Energy Storage System in Peak Shaving Chapter 14 Comparative Assessment on the Use of Energy Storage in the Building Envelopes: A Review Chapter 15 Passive and Free Cooling of Buildings Chapter 16 Sustainable Timber-Based Building Systems in the Context of Reducing Energy Performance in the Building Use Phase Chapter 17 Deployment of the Low Carbon Energy Supply Technologies for Sustainable Development Chapter 18 Development and Application of Phase Change Materials in the Biomedical Industry
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Sustainable Home Refurbishment The Earthscan
Book SynopsisA retro-fit offers many benefits: cutting electricity and heating bills, increasing the resale value of homes, slashing carbon emissions and creating a healthier place to live. This book is the guide to making it happen. It looks at: draught-proofing, insulation and damp ventilation, heating and cooling electrical efficiency and renewable energy water use and re-use materials' life cycles and incorporating nature protection from climate change impacts - modelling energy flows and embodied energy how we can meet the need to cut carbon emissions from dwellings by eighty percent by 2050. Projects can apply to apartment blocks, recent builds and older, solid-walled properties. Enlivened with helpful diagrams and photographs, plus plenty of pointers for further information, it provides a comprehensive resource handbook for any building professional and contractor, students â or any homeowner serious about efficiency (cash and carbon) savings. Trade Review'This is an excellent book ... It should be the first stop for anyone seeking objective advice in a field cluttered with misleading claims. I couldn't recommend it more strongly.' George Monbiot 'At last, a sensible book on eco-renovation that is full of useful facts ... Earthscan bill these volumes as expert handbooks and they do not disappoint. They will save you from making costly mistakes and are well worth the cover price.' Permaculture Magazine'We can't recommend this book highly enough. David Thorpe has produced an interesting read whilst managing to also include all the necessary technical energy information. This should be required reading for the capable amateur and the professionally engaged, as well as students and qualified architects.' Penney Poyzer, campaigner low carbon living and working and Gil Schalom, green architect; co-owners of the pioneering Nottingham ecohome, the UK's first radical eco-retrofit 'This book should be read by anyone engaged in domestic energy efficiency programmes. It goes back to basics and sets out systematically and incrementally how to approach the refurbishment of existing homes which will result in reduced energy demand and lower bills.' Jenny Saunders, Chief Executive, National Energy Action 'David Thorpe's oh-so-valuable book excellently covers the full spectrum of low impact home refurbishment. It is jam-packed with detail, and rises to the challenge of being both useful and accessible to a range of people from construction professionals to the committed DIYer wanting to crack on in eco-refurb.' Simon McWhirter, Director, Great British Refurb Campaign 'If you haven't got a copy go out and get one pronto!' mynewbookreview.blogspot.com 'Make[s] what can be a very complicated subject accessible ... a very good buy for homeowners and professionals looking at this subject for the first time.' Property Care Association 'Anyone considering refurbishing an older home ... will certainly benefit from reading this new book. It is packed with common sense, practical information and guidance ... Authoritative, skilfully edited and a well thought-out practical manual that will be very useful to practicing building engineers, contractors and even DIY'ers!' Building EngineerTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Airtightness: Reducing Energy Demand for Heating and Cooling 2. Insulation Materials 3. Insulation Strategies 4. Going All The Way – Towards Passivhaus 5. Windows and Doors 6. Ventilation, Cooling and Heating 7. Water Management 8. Electricity Efficiency and Supply 9 . Contextual Issues
£35.14
WW Norton & Co The Oracle of Oil A Maverick Geologists Quest for
Book SynopsisA biography of Marion King Hubbert, one of the twentieth century's most influential energy experts, who was dubbed the father of peak oil.Trade Review"... well written, deeply researched and rich in anecdote – Hubbert’s character and his intellectual achievements sing out." -- New Scientist
£20.90
Taylor & Francis Ltd Coal Industry of the Former USSR
Book SynopsisThe Coal Industry of the Former USSR presents a two-part study of coal supply systems and development of the industry in the territory of the former USSR. The first part covers the role of coal in the economy, provides an overview of current status and forecast of the eight major coal basins and environmental problems associated with the industry. It concludes with a discussion of the principles and problems related to the development of regional energy problems. The second part covers technological advances and development of coal carbonization, gasification, liquefaction and agglomeration. The book ends with a discussion on how to improve efficiency and information on coal waste utilization.Table of ContentsPart I The Coal Supply System of the Former USSR. Part II The Scientific and Technological Problems Associated with Development of the CIS Coal Industry. References. Index.
£109.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Water Resources of Arid Areas
Book SynopsisWith Africa''s water resources constantly threatened by an increasing population and the resultant rise in water demand, together with the stresses of water use for various activities, desertification, climate change, and other interventions in the water cycle by man, it is vital that the water resources in arid and semi-arid regions are developed and managed in a sustainable and integrated manner. In Water Resources of Arid Areas, these key factors are explored and examined by leading experts, concentrating in particular upon the question of groundwater recharge and dividing discussion into the following sections: natural and artificial groundwater recharge; socio-economic aspects of water demand management; geophysical, GIS and remote sensing techniques for groundwater exploration; climate change and its impact on water resources; vulnerability and risk assessment; and water management. Comprising the Proceedings of the International Conference on Water Resources of Ari
£92.14
Taylor & Francis Ltd Groundwater and Human Development
Book SynopsisIt has long been recognized that groundwater plays a central role in the development of human societies. Groundwater resources are readily and reliably available compared with surface water resources. In many contexts, the presence of groundwater ensures the presence of life itself. The XXXII IAH (International Association of Hydrogeologists) and VI ALHSUD (Latin-American Association of Groundwater Hydrology for Development) Congress on Groundwater and Human Development, held in 2002, in Mar del Plata (Argentina), brought together over 400 participants from more than 40 countries. This lively gathering of water enthusiasts exchanged experiences of both fieldwork and research. Topics under discussion and scrutiny included: Groundwater and Quality of Life; Groundwater in Urban, Suburban and Rural Systems; Transboundary Aquifers; Hydrogeology of Large Plains; Coastal Aquifers; Methods for Groundwater Studies; and Education about Groundwater and Groundwater Management. This book containTable of ContentsPrefaceEmilia Bocanegra, Mario Hernández and Eduardo UsunoffForewordMar del Plata Statement on Groundwater and Human DevelopmentSection 1. PLENARY CONFERENCES Section 2. WORKSHOPS Section 3. PAPERS FROM TECHNICAL SESSIONS
£36.09
Taylor & Francis Ltd Groundwater Intensive Use
Book SynopsisIntensive use of groundwater has resolved the demand for drinking water and, through irrigation, has contributed to the eradication of malnourishment in many developing countries. The spectacular worldwide increase in groundwater use in the last decades, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, has been a silent revolution carried out by millions of small farmers. In some instances, groundwater abstraction has caused problems of quality degradation, excessive drawdown of groundwater levels, land subsidence, reduction of spring and baseflows or degradation of groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Most of these problems could be anticipated, mitigated, or even avoided with more active water agencies, adequate regulations and usersâ participation in management. Groundwater Intensive Use contains a selection of papers presented at a symposium held in December 2002 in Valencia, Spain. It constitutes a step forward in creating a greater worldwide awareness of the relevance of groundwater in Table of ContentsForeword, M. R. LlamasETHICAL, ECONOMICAL, AND LEGAL ASPECTSCASE HISTORIESIMPACTSMANAGEMENTVALENCIA DECLARATION Subject Index
£118.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Natural Arsenic in Groundwater Proceedings of the
Book SynopsisArsenic contamination has become a global phenomenon. With the development of advanced technological detection tools, more geographical areas have been identified. The people most affected are those in the poorer socio-economic groups. The research articles in this book have been contributed by scientists working in areas severely affected by these difficulties. The book includes an assessment of environmental health risks and economic impacts, and the technologies available for dealing with the problem. Written in a straightforward style, the book is designed to update knowledge on the dynamics of natural arsenic from the aquifers through groundwater to the food chain. It outlines efficient techniques for arsenic removal and inform administrators, policy makers and company executives, and aims to increase awareness of the problem.Trade Review"...this book, although it is a proceedings volume from a workshop, gives a very useful update of the As problems, especially in Bangladesh and West Bengal, but also in other regions around the globe. Several new interesting case studies are presented and updated and also biogeochemical matters are discussed. Remediation is also discussed. The list of contributors is impressive (more than 100 contributors) which also shows the worldwide interest in this topic.The book is recommended for all those working on As and fulfills a real need on the status of As research now."Olle SelinusGeological Survey of SwedenIn: Applied Geochemistry 21 (2006) 724–725Table of ContentsSection 1: Arsenic occurrence and genesis in sedimentary and hard-rock aquifersSection 2: Environmental health assessment-arsenic in the food chainSection 3: Arsenic biogeochemistry in groundwaterSection 4: Remediation of arsenic-rich groundwatersSection 5: Management of arsenic-rich groundwaters
£166.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Data Requirements for Integrated Urban Water
Book SynopsisIntegrated urban water management relies on data allowing us to analyse, understand and predict the behaviour of the individual water cycle components and their interactions. The concomitant monitoring of the complex of urban water system elements makes it possible to grasp the entirety of relations among the various components of the urban water cycle and so develop a holistic approach to solving urban water problems.Data Requirements for Integrated Urban Water Managements - issuing from UNESCO's International Hydrological Programme project on this topic - is geared towards improving integrated urban water management by providing guidance on the collection, validation, storage, assessment and utilization of the relevant data. The first part of this volume describes general principles for developing a monitoring programme in support of sustainable urban water management. The second part examines in detail the monitoring of individual water cycle components. Two case studies iTable of ContentsIntroduction. Guiding Principles for Data Acquisition Management and Use. Overview of Guiding Principles. Defining Objectives and Applications of Monitoring. Selecting Variables to Monitor. Spatial and Temporal Scale Consideration. Understanding and Managing Uncertainty. Selecting Monitoring Equipment. Data Validation: Principles and Implementation. Data Handling and Storage. Use of Data to Create Information and Knowledge. Social and Institutional Considerations. Financial Considerations. Consideration and Integration of Specific Urban Water Cycle Components. Monitoring to Understand Urban Water Cycle Interactions. Urban Meteorology. Water Supply. Wastewater. Stormwater. Combined Sewers. Groundwater. Aquatic Ecosystems. Human Health. Social and Institutional Components. Case Studies. Introduction. The OTHU Case Study: Integrated Monitoring of Stormwater in Lyon, France. Wireless Sensor Network for Monitoring a Large-Scale Infrastructure System in Boston, USA.
£161.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Data Requirements for Integrated Urban Water
Book SynopsisIntegrated urban water management relies on data allowing us to analyse, understand and predict the behaviour of the individual water cycle components and their interactions. The concomitant monitoring of the complex of urban water system elements makes it possible to grasp the entirety of relations among the various components of the urban water cycle and so develop a holistic approach to solving urban water problems.Data Requirements for Integrated Urban Water Managements - issuing from UNESCO''s International Hydrological Programme project on this topic - is geared towards improving integrated urban water management by providing guidance on the collection, validation, storage, assessment and utilization of the relevant data. The first part of this volume describes general principles for developing a monitoring programme in support of sustainable urban water management. The second part examines in detail the monitoring of individual water cycle components. Two case studies Table of ContentsIntroduction. Guiding Principles for Data Acquisition Management and Use. Overview of Guiding Principles. Defining Objectives and Applications of Monitoring. Selecting Variables to Monitor. Spatial and Temporal Scale Consideration. Understanding and Managing Uncertainty. Selecting Monitoring Equipment. Data Validation: Principles and Implementation. Data Handling and Storage. Use of Data to Create Information and Knowledge. Social and Institutional Considerations. Financial Considerations. Consideration and Integration of Specific Urban Water Cycle Components. Monitoring to Understand Urban Water Cycle Interactions. Urban Meteorology. Water Supply. Wastewater. Stormwater. Combined Sewers. Groundwater. Aquatic Ecosystems. Human Health. Social and Institutional Components. Case Studies. Introduction. The OTHU Case Study: Integrated Monitoring of Stormwater in Lyon, France. Wireless Sensor Network for Monitoring a Large-Scale Infrastructure System in Boston, USA.
£78.84
Taylor & Francis Ltd Urban Water Cycle Processes and Interactions
Book SynopsisEffective management of urban water should be based on a scientific understanding of the impact of human activity on both the urban hydrological cycle â including its processes and interactions â and the environment itself. Such anthropogenic impacts, which vary broadly in time and space, need to be quantified with respect to local climate, urban development, cultural, environmental and religious practices, and other socio-economic factors.Urban Water Cycle Processes and Interactions represents the fruit of a project by UNESCOâs International Hydrological Programme on this topic. The volume begins by introducing the urban water cycle concept and the need for integrated or total management. It then explores in detail the manifold hydrological components of the cycle, the diverse elements of urban infrastructure and water services, and the various effects of urbanization on the environment â from the atmosphere and surface waters to wetlands, soils and groundwater, as well as biodiversity. A concluding series of recommendations for effective urban water management summarize the important findings set forth here.Urban Water Series - UNESCO-IHP VolumesFollowing from the Sixth Phase of UNESCOâs International Hydrological Programme (2002â2007), the Urban Water Series â UNESCO-IHP addresses fundamental issues related to the role of water in cities and the effects of urbanization on the hydrological cycle and water resources. Focusing on the development of integrated approaches to sustainable urban water management, the Series should inform the work of urban water management practitioners, policy-makers and educators throughout the world. Table of ContentsUrban Water Cycle. Urban Water Cycle Hydrologic Components. Urban Water Infrastructure. Impacts of Urbanization on the Environment. Summary.
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CRC Press Aquatic Habitats in Sustainable Urban Water
Book SynopsisAquatic habitats supply a wide range of vital ecosystem benefits to cities and their inhabitants. The unsustainable use of aquatic habitats, including inadequate urban water management itself, however, tends to alter and reduce their biodiversity and therewith diminish their ability to provide clean water, protect us from waterborne diseases and pollutants, keep urban areas safe from flooding, and support recreational ecosystem services and even the aesthetic enjoyment of our world. Aquatic Habitats in Sustainable Urban Water Management â the result of collaboration between UNESCOâs International Hydrological Programme and its Man and the Biosphere Programme â aims at improving our understanding of aquatic habitats, related ecosystem goods and services, and conservation and sustainable use â with a special focus on their integration into urban water management. The first part of this volume reviews basic concepts and challenges in urban aquatic habitats, as well as strategiesTable of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Acronyms Glossary 1. Introduction to urban aquatic habitat management 2. Urban aquatic habitats: Characteristics and functioning 3. Strategies, policies and regulations integrating protection andrehabilitation of aquatic habitats in urban water management 4. Ecosensitive approaches to managing urban aquatic habitats and their integration with urban infrastructure 5. Aquatic habitat rehabilitation: Goals, constraints and techniques 6. Ecohydrology of urban aquatic ecosystems for healthy cities 7 Integrating aquatic habitat management into urban planning 8. Human health and safety related to urban aquatic habitats 9. Integrated management of urban aquatic habitats to enhancequality of life and environment in cities: Selected case studies Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Urban Water Security Managing Risks
Book SynopsisUnderstanding the impacts of urbanization on the urban water cycle and managing the associated health risks demand adequate strategies and measures. Health risks associated with urban water systems and services include the microbiological and chemical contamination of urban waters and outbreak of water-borne diseases, mainly due to poor water and sanitation in urban areas, and the discharge as well as the disposal of inadequately treated, or untreated, industrial and domestic wastewater. Climate change only exacerbates these problems, as alternative scenarios need to be taken into consideration in urban water risk management.Urban Water Security: Managing Risks â the result of a project by UNESCOâs International Hydrological Programme on the topic â addresses issues associated with urban water risks. The first section of the volume describes risks associated with urban water systems and services. The volume then discusses the concept of risk management for urban water systemsTable of Contents1. Introduction2. Drinking water – Potential health effects caused by wastewater disposal3. Microbial Health Risks and Water Quality; 4. Chemical Health Risks 5. Risk Management on the urban water cycle. Climate change risks 6. Water source and drinking water risk management 7. Wastewater risks in the urban water cycle 8. Risks Associated with Biosolids Reuse in Agriculture 9. Closing the Urban Water Cycle” Integrated Approach towards Water Reuse in Windhoek, Namibia 10. Reducing risk from wastewater use in urban farming – a case study of Accra, Ghana 11. Drinking water – potential health effects caused by infiltration of pollutants from solid waste landfills 12. Exploding sewers: the industrial use and abuse of municipal sewers, and reducing the risk—the experience of Louisville, Kentucky US 13. Lessons learned: a response and recovery framework for post-disaster scenarios 14. Managing urban water risks: Managing drought and climate change risks in Australia
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Rethinking Water and Food Security
Book SynopsisThis book provides an overview, by leading world experts, on key issues in global water and food security. The book is divided in a series of over-arching themes and sections. The first part of the book provides an overview of water and food security. The second and third sections look at global trade and virtual water trade, and provide some specific examples on the application of the water footprint at different scales. The fourth section sets the context into wider debates related to global sustainable production and consumption. The last section of the book addresses the role of the silent groundwater revolution to help address water and food security; the water/energy nexus, and the potential for generating new water.Table of ContentsI – Are global water resources a limitation for food production and security?II – Searching for water intelligence solutionsIII – Economic development, the role of the private sector and ethical aspectsIV – Environmental conservation vs. food productionV – The strategic role of groundwater in achieving food securityVI –Water, energy and technology for food security
£128.25
Taylor & Francis The Routledge Handbook of Energy Security
Book SynopsisThis Handbook examines the subject of energy security: its definition, dimensions, ways to measure and index it, and the complicating factors that are often overlooked. The volume identifies varying definitions and dimensions of energy security, including those that prioritize security of supply and affordability alongside those that emphasize availability, energy efficiency, trade, environmental quality, and social and political stewardship. It also explores the various metrics that can be used to give energy security more coherence, and also to enable it to be measured, including recent attempts to measure energy security progress at the national level, with a special emphasis placed on countries within the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), countries within Asia, and industrialized countries worldwide. This Handbook:â Broadens existing discussions of energy security that center on access to fuels, including oil security and coal secuTrade Review'The Routledge handbook of energy security is a comprehensive and in many respects innovative approach to the subject, which will undoubtedly make it a standard work of reference for researchers and practitioners engaged in the field. The contributors bring to bear a wide range of perspectives. Collectively, they do a wonderful job at transcending the narrow oil-centric, supply-oriented and national prisms through which energy security has traditionally been viewed. A powerful, nuanced and diligently researched synthesis of the current energy security debate.' - Thijs Van de Graaf, International Affairs, Vol. 87, 6, November 2011'Sovacool has assembled a highly qualified set of contributors. Recommended.' -- Choice, January 2012'a substantial and original scholarly achievement.' -- Energy Policy'A comprehensive and in many respects innovative approach to the subject, which will undoubtedly make it a standard work of reference for researchers and practitioners engaged in the field … a powerful, nuanced and diligently researched synthesis of the current energy security debate.' -- International AffairsTable of ContentsPart 1: Definitions and Concepts Introduction: Defining, Measuring, and Exploring Energy Security Benjamin K. Sovacool 1. Energy Security and Climate Change: A Tenuous Link Gal Luft, Ann Korin and Eshita Gupta 2. The Fuzzy Nature of Energy Security Scott Valentine 3. Evaluating the Energy Security Impacts of Energy Policies David von Hippel, Tatsujiro Suzuki, James H. Williams, Timothy Savage and Peter Hayes Part 2: Dimensions 4. The Sustainable Development Dimension of Energy Security Ami Indriyanto, Dwi Ari Fauzi and Alfa Firdaus 5. The Maritime Dimension of Energy Security Caroline Liss 6. The Public Policy Dimension of Energy Security Andreas Goldthau 7. The Diversification Dimension of Energy Security Andy Stirling 8. The Environmental Dimension of Energy Security Michael Dworkin and Marilyn Brown 9. The Energy Poverty Dimension of Energy Security Shonali Pachauri 10. The Social Development Dimension of Energy Security Anthony D’Agostino 11. The Energy Efficiency Dimension of Energy Security Nathalie Trudeau 12. The Energy Services Dimension of Energy Security Jaap Jansen and Adriaan J. Van der Welle 13. The Industrial Dimension of Energy Security Geoffrey Pakiam 14. The Competing Dimensions of Energy Security Martin J. Pasqualetti Part 3: Metrics and Indexing 15. Indicators for Energy Security Bert Kruyt, D.P. van Vuuren, H.J.M. de Vries and H. Groenenberg 16. Measuring Security of Energy Supply with Two Diversity Indexes John Kessels 17. Measuring Energy Security: From Universal Indicators to Contextualized Frameworks Aleh Cherp and Jessica Jewell 18. Applying the Four ‘A’s of Energy Security as Criteria in an Energy Security Ranking Method Larry Hughes and Darren Shupe 19. Measuring Energy Security Performance in the OECD Benjamin K. Sovacool and Marilyn A. Brown 20. Measuring Energy Security Vulnerability Edgard Gnansounou. Conclusion: Exploring the Contested and Convergent Nature of Energy Security Benjamin K. Sovacool and Tai Wei Lim
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CRC Press Global Cooling
Book SynopsisThis book redefines climate protection measures and readjusts climate protection targets in line with what is scientifically necessary and economically feasible. The reader is provided with an overview of recent developments and failings in, and successful instruments for, fighting climate change and global warming.Effective climate protection measures rest on two pillars: stopping all greenhouse gas emissions and cleaning the atmosphere of spare carbon. Both are possible, if the use of fossil fuels in the energy, transport, construction and chemistry sectors is terminated and the decision is made to consistently switch to a world economy with zero emissions instead. Global Feed-in-Tariffs can provide incentives for renewable energies as the German Feed-in-Tariff has proven â a measure which has been copied by almost 70 nations around the world. At the same time agricultural practices are necessary to support an increase in biodiversity, e.g. re-greening the desert, afforestaTable of ContentsAbout the book series Editorial board Foreword by Caio Koch-Weser Foreword by Mark Z. Jacobson About the author Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 1.1 The purpose of this book 1.2 Renewable energy as a jobs miracle 1.3 Renewable energy is not an economic burden 1.4 Renewable energy does not increase prices for energy customers 1.5 Renewable energy as the most effective climate protection measure 1.6 Renewable energy can grow much faster than generally assumed 1.7 Success of biological agriculture in Germany 1.8 The Success of green chemistry in Germany 1.9 Poverty reduction with renewable energy and biological agriculture2. The crisis of the fossil-atomic age is accelerating dramatically 2.1 The disasters are increasing as a result of global warming 2.2 Fossil fuel raw materials cause more than just climate problems 2.3 Fukushima has once again revealed the uncontrollability of nuclear energy 2.4 Global warming speeds up dramatically: Tipping points and political failure3. Low carbon: pseudo-solutions for climate protection 3.1 Carbon capture and storage (CCS) 3.2 Nuclear energy 3.3 Industrial, intensive agriculture 3.4 Transport systems with more efficient use of fossil fuels 3.5 Geoengineering4. Cooling of the Earth is possible: in some decades 330 ppm CO2 can be achieved 4.1 First pillar: zero emission 4.2 Second pillar: carbon removal from the atmosphere5. Policy measures for cooling the Earth 5.1 The necessity and effect of state regulations to redirect global financial flows 5.2 Demand-oriented innovation policies break the vicious circle of obstacles to innovation 5.3 The EEG as an example of an effective State regulation to divert private cash flows into climate protection 5.4 The permission problems 5.5 State regulations required for effective climate protection 5.6 Policy measures with little or nil effectiveness for climate protection6. The key role of the financial sector as political climate protection motor References Subject index
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