Energy, Society and Environment

ISBN-13: 9780415304856 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 346 str.

David Elliott

Opis

Whilst energy use is fundamental to human existence, it is also at the heart of many environmental problems we face in the 21st century. Deteriorating air quality and the global warming phenomenon can all be attributed to our use of fossil fuels. The re-emergence of nuclear power as an alternative also prompts major concerns. Sustainable alternatives such as wind and hydroelectric power also face opposition. This text explores the ways in which energy interacts with society and the environment. The book is structured to provide an understanding of energy related environmental problems, an appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of technological solutions, knowledge of the social and institutional obstacles to implementing these and an understanding of the strategic issues facing sustainable energy use.

Recenzje

'Although this is primarily a book on technology, it is written in a most accessible way ... It is a most interesting contribution to the ongoing and upcoming energy debates on society, economics, politics and the environment.  Therefore it is a must for all those involved in this debate.' - International Journal of Environment and Pollution

Spis treści

Part 1: Environmental Problems 1. Technology and Society 2. Energy and Environment 3. Sustainable Technology Part 2: Sustainable Technology 4. Green Technology 5. The Nuclear Alternative 6. Renewable Energy 7. Renewables Worldwide 8. Sustainable Energy Strategy Part 3: Problems of Implementation 9. Getting Started: Institutional Obstacles 10. Keeping Going: Deployment Problems 11. Case-Study: Public Reactions to Wind Farms in the UK 12. Public Acceptance: The Need for Negotiation Part 4: Sustainable Society 13. Sustainable Development 14. The Global Perspective 15. Sustainable Future 16. Conclusions: The Way Ahead?

O autorze

David Elliott