from the oil age to a sun-powered future Armaroli, Nicola creator Balzani, Vincenzo text bibliography gw Weinheim Wiley-VCH c2011 2011 monographic eng

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xxi, 368 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. This book surveys the energy issue from a broad scientific perspective while considering environmental, economic, and social factors. It explains the basic concepts, provides a historical overview of energy resources, assesses our unsustainable energy system based on fossil fuels, and shows that the energy crisis is not only a tough challenge, but also an unprecedented opportunity to become more concerned about the world in which we live and the society we have built up. By outlining the alternatives for today and the future, it gives an extensive overview on nuclear energy, solar thermal and photovoltaics, solar fuels, wind power, ocean energies and other renewables, highlighting the increasing importance of electricity and the long-term perspectives of a hydrogen-based economy"--Back cover specialized Nicola Armaroli and Vincenzo Balzani Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-352) and index Power resources Energy development Energy policy Sustainable development Energy conservation 9783527325405 (pbk) 3527325409 (pbk) UMP 110405 20251117150403.0 vtls000052587