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Most scientists now believe that carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are rapidly increasing, and that emissions from the burning of fossil fuels is a principal cause. Thus, it is probable that this will affect the climate and lead to global warming.This book familiarizes the non-specialist with alternative sources of energy, pointing out their advantages and disadvantages. The appropriate principles of physics and chemistry involved in each alternative will be presented in an easily digestible manner. The book seeks to better inform the public about specific actions that need to be taken in order to better combat energy problems, and reduce climate change.

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Introduction; What to do about It?; Thermodynamics; Conservation; Fossil Fuels; Alternate Energy Sources; Biofuels; Wind and Water; Solar Energy; Nuclear Energy; Overview.

Energy Problem, The

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      Publisher World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
      Published 23 March 2011
      ISBN-13 9789814340311
      978-9814340311
      ISBN-10 9814340316
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      Climate change Alternative and renewable energy sources

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Most scientists now believe that carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are rapidly increasing, and that emissions from the burning of fossil fuels is a principal cause. Thus, it is probable that this will affect the climate and lead to global warming.This book familiarizes the non-specialist with alternative sources of energy, pointing out their advantages and disadvantages. The appropriate principles of physics and chemistry involved in each alternative will be presented in an easily digestible manner. The book seeks to better inform the public about specific actions that need to be taken in order to better combat energy problems, and reduce climate change.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction; What to do about It?; Thermodynamics; Conservation; Fossil Fuels; Alternate Energy Sources; Biofuels; Wind and Water; Solar Energy; Nuclear Energy; Overview.

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