Coyle, Eugene D.

Understanding the global energy crisis / Eugene D. Coyle, Richard A. Simmons. - Indiana : Purdue University Press, 2014. - 304 p. : figuras - Purdue studies in public policy .

The global energy crisis in context: Reflections on energy, greenhouse gases and carbonaceous fuels - Global energy policy perspectives - Social engagement by the engineer . Energy conversion technology: Harnessing nature, wind, hydro, wave, tidal and geothermal energy - Solar power and the enabling role of nanotechnology - Biofuel prospects in an uncertain world - A future role for nuclear energy. Energy distribution and use: Taking emerging renewable technologies to market - Transportation and energy - Policy challenges for the built environment. The dilemma of the existing building stock. Reflections on our path forward .

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CRISIS ENERGETICA
ENERGIAS RENOVABLES
MEDIO AMBIENTE
POLITICAS ENERGETICAS

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