TY - BOOK AU - Coyle,Eugene D. AU - Simmons,Richard A TI - Understanding the global energy crisis / T2 - Purdue studies in public policy SN - 9781557536617 PY - 2014/// CY - Indiana : PB - Purdue University Press, KW - CRISIS ENERGETICA KW - ENERGIAS RENOVABLES KW - MEDIO AMBIENTE KW - POLITICAS ENERGETICAS N2 - 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 ER -