The green argument for conservation is a contradiction because although they produce no emissions, green systems still require a considerable amount of energy to produce their materials. This book addresses the question of how to build an electricity supply system that meets the demands of a growing population without accelerating global warming or damaging the environment. The text defines a green energy system as one whose construction, installation, and operation minimally impact the environment. Relying on his experience as an international journalist reporting on power-generating...
The green argument for conservation is a contradiction because although they produce no emissions, green systems still require a considerable amoun...
Recent years have seen acceleration in the development of cleaner energy systems. In Europe and North America, many old coal-fired power plants will be shut down in the next few years and will likely be replaced by combined cycle plants with higher-efficiency gas turbines that can start up and load quickly. With the revival of nuclear energy, designers are creating smaller nuclear reactors of a simpler integrated design that could expand the application of clean, emission-free energy to industry. And a number of manufacturers now offer hybrid cars with an electric motor and a gasoline engine...
Recent years have seen acceleration in the development of cleaner energy systems. In Europe and North America, many old coal-fired power plants will b...
