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Energy for future presidents : the science behind the headlines / Richard A. Muller.
| Author/creator | Muller, R. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : W.W. Norton, ©2012. |
| Description | xvii, 350 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Energy catastrophes. Fukushima ; The Gulf Oil Spill ; Global warming and climate change -- The energy landscape. The natural-gas windfall ; Liquid energy security ; Shale oil ; Energy productivity -- Alternative energy. Solar surge ; Wind ; Energy storage ; The coming explosion of nuclear power ; Fusion ; Biofuels ; Synfuel and high-tech fossil fuels ; Alternative alternatives : hydrogen, geothermal, tidal, and wave power ; Electric automobiles ; Natural-gas automobiles ; Fuel cells ; Clean coal -- What is energy? The properties of energy ; The meaning of energy ; The beauty of energy -- Advice for future presidents. Energy technology policy ; Key considerations ; Beware ; Your legacy. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2012015586 |
| ISBN | 9780393081619 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0393081613 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | TJ163.2 .M854 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |