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Alternative energy : facts, statistics, and issues
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Alternative energy : facts, statistics, and issues

Author: Paula Berinstein
Publisher: Westport, CT : Oryx Press, 2001.
Edition/Format: Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Environmentally conscious individuals will find the most up-to-date information on current research in alternative energy in this new reference resource. Important facts about companies & universities conducting research in alternative energy areas, government research subsidies, & statistics on global use of alternative energy systems, production of ethanol & hybrid fuels is included. Cost comparisons & a valuable a Read more...

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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Paula Berinstein
ISBN: 1573562483 9781573562485
OCLC Number: 46640688
Description: xv, 208 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Contents: Energy overview -- Conventional energy -- Economics of renewable energy -- Solar energy -- Biomass energy -- Wind energy -- Ocean energy -- Fusion energy -- Geothermal energy -- Hydrogen energy -- Energy storage -- Transportation -- Fuel cells -- Energy efficiency, buildings, lighting, and appliances -- Exotic and unusual sources of energy.
Responsibility: Paula Berinstein.

Abstract:

Environmentally conscious individuals will find the most up-to-date information on current research in alternative energy in this new reference resource. Important facts about companies & universities conducting research in alternative energy areas, government research subsidies, & statistics on global use of alternative energy systems, production of ethanol & hybrid fuels is included. Cost comparisons & a valuable appendix with sources for further study complete this encompassing energy reference.

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