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Document Type: | Book |
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All Authors / Contributors: |
Mark Diesendorf (university Of New South Wales, Australia) |
ISBN: | 9780415706148 0415706149 |
OCLC Number: | 1023279336 |
Description: | 380 sidor ; 23.5 cm |
Contents: | Foreword by Ian Lowe Part 1: Basic concepts and scenarios 1. Energy and its greenhouse gas emissions 2. Energy resources and technologies 3. Sustainable energy scenarios Part 2: Which technologies are sustainable? 4. Saving energy 5. Renewable energy technology impacts 6. Is nuclear energy a solution? 7. Transport and urban form Part 3: Policies, strategies, politics and actions 8. General policies for the Great Transition 9. Targeted policies for renewable energy 10. Who will drive the transition? 11. Citizen action 12. Conclusion Appendix: What you can do |
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'A compelling call to action from Professor Mark Diesendorf - a leading voice of reason, careful analysis, keen insight, and common sense on energy. Read, enjoy, adopt, and prosper!'-Amory B. Lovins, Co-founder and Chief Scientist, Rocky Mountain Institute'This book shows that a better future is possible.'-Ian Lowe, Emeritus Professor and President, Australian Conservation Foundation"The in-depth analysis and the suggestions/recommendations in this book have the potential to change the world in positive ways. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels/libraries." -L. E. Erickson, Kansas State University, CHOICE Reviews, February 2015 Read more...

