The Future of Energy Use

Author:   Phil O'Keefe ,  Nicola Pearsall ,  Geoff O'Brien
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
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9781844075058


Pages:   296
Publication Date:   27 January 2010
Replaced By:   9781853831072
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Author:   Phil O'Keefe ,  Nicola Pearsall ,  Geoff O'Brien
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Earthscan Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.550kg
ISBN:  

9781844075058


ISBN 10:   1844075052
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   27 January 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9781853831072
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. The Changing Energy Landscape 2. Cost of Energy and Scenario Planning 3. Energy and Development Planning 4. Efficiency of End-Use 5. Conventional Fuels 6. Nuclear Energy 7. Renewable Energy Resources 8. Energy Futures Appendix 1: Global Energy Resources Appendix 2: Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions Appendix 3: Global Warming Potential Appendix 4: Measurements and Conversion Tables Appendix 5: Cost Benefit Analysis

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'This is a comprehensive global overview of the immediate and medium-term problems of energy futures and a useful summary for academics. It is also a critical call to politicians to get moving.' Paul Raskin, Director, Tellus Institute, USA 'An essential and salutary read for those who want an informed energy debate.' Dr Yacob Mulugetta, Centre for Environmental Strategy, University of Surrey, UK 'A unique introduction and guide to all the vital issues within energy for students, academics and professionals new to the field.' ISES Membership Newsletter 2010.


'This is a comprehensive global overview of the immediate and medium-term problems of energy futures and a useful summary for academics. It is also a critical call to politicians to get moving.' Paul Raskin, Director, Tellus Institute, USA 'An essential and salutary read for those who want an informed energy debate.' Dr Yacob Mulugetta, Centre for Environmental Strategy, University of Surrey, UK 'A unique introduction and guide to all the vital issues within energy for students, academics and professionals new to the field.' ISES Membership Newsletter 2010.


'This is a comprehensive global overview of the immediate and medium-term problems of energy futures and a useful summary for academics. It is also a critical call to politicians to get moving.' Paul Raskin, Director, Tellus Institute, USA 'An essential and salutary read for those who want an informed energy debate.' Dr Yacob Mulugetta, Centre for Environmental Strategy, University of Surrey, UK


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Phil O'Keefe is Director of ETC UK, a not-for-profit development organization, and Professor of Economic Development and Environmental Management at Northumbria University, UK. Dr Geoff O'Brien is a senior lecturer at Northumbria University. Professor Nicola Pearsall is the Director of Northumbria Photovoltaics Applications Centre (NPAC) and group leader for the Energy Systems and Materials research group in the School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences, Northumbria University.

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