This important book lays bare the dangers of global warming caused by carbon dioxide emissions stemming from fossil fuel use, and proposes pathways toward mitigation. A discussion of the current main uses of fossil fuels acts as a basis for presenting viable, economically sound alternatives. The author outlines a clear, practical strategy for establishing a carbon-free future by deploying proven policy structures and technologies that are already commercially available.  
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This important book lays bare the dangers of global warming caused by carbon dioxide emissions stemming from fossil fuel use, and proposes pathways toward mitigation. A discussion of the current main uses of fossil fuels acts as a basis for presenting viable, economically sound alternatives.
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Introduction.- Energy Produced and Carbon Released From Fossil Fuels and Amount of Alternative Energy Required to Replace This.- Electrical Super Grids.- Alternative, Sustainable an Nuclear Energy.- Hydrogen and Other Synthesized Fuels.- Energy Storage.- Economics.- Land Transport Without Fossil Fuels.- Air and Sea Transport Without Fossil Fuels.- Do We Have the Resources?.- Energising the World From Non-Fossil Fuel Sources.- Final Infrastructure.- Avoiding Carbon Apocalypse.- Appendix.
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This important book lays bare the dangers of global warming caused by carbon dioxide emissions stemming from fossil fuel use, and proposes pathways toward mitigation. A discussion of the current main uses of fossil fuels acts as a basis for presenting viable, economically sound alternatives. The author outlines a clear, practical strategy for establishing a carbon-free future by deploying proven policy structures and technologies that are already commercially available.  
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Explains the connection between energy generation, CO2 release and global warming in simple, clear terms Presents information on how to leverage renewable energy sources to mitigate climate change Plentiful graphs, figures and photographs demonstrate and reinforce underlying theory Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9783319848457
Publisert
2018-07-18
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer International Publishing AG
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
Professional/practitioner, P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter

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Dr John Lowry is an experienced professional engineer, lecturer and author who has also provided consultancy and training to many national companies and overseas organizations including the United Nations.  His career has spanned over 40 years in industry and academia.  He holds an honours degree from Imperial College, London University, a Master of Science degree from Surrey University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Queen Mary College, London University.

Dr. Lowry’s current research focuses on his interest in fossil fuel free energy sources and forms of transport which do not emit carbon dioxide.  He believes that scientific and technical predictions indicate fossil free energy will be economic by 2025 and that electric transport will become widespread.  Dr. Lowry believes that if we act now these will be well established by 2050 and this will cut carbon dioxide emissions, with its associated global warming and pollution in general.