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Beyond Oil : The View from Hubbert's Peak |
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From Publishers Weekly
For those who wonder why certain countries insist on developing nuclear power, geologist Deffeyes has a possible answer: "World oil production has ceased growing." In this sobering, instructive and somewhat apocalyptic book, Deffeyes (Hubbert's Peak) paints a bleak picture of the future of fossil fuels and of what will happen to the world without them. Deffeyes bases his book on the work of M. King Hubbert, who mathematically determined that the world's oil su... >> |
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Biodiesel: Growing A New Energy Economy |
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Book Description
Has world oil output peaked? Recent price spikes and dwindling reserves have spurred fears that we are fast approaching the critical tipping point that will trigger severe global economic depression, political instability, and human suffering. Today 95 percent of global oil is consumed for transportation, and other alternatives are distant possibilities at best. We need a solution now, one that will pave the way to a saner, more sustainable energy future without... >> |
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Solar Electricity, 2nd Edition |
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From Book News, Inc.
This textbook shows how to determine the supply of solar energy for a given location, explains how solar cells are manufactured, looks at the power system structure and subsystems, and reviews the most common applications. The section edition adds new sections on the role of dye-sensitized solar cells, photovoltaics in buildings, and diesel hybrid systems.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR--This text refers to the
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