Renewable energy : a primer for the twenty-first century
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New York : Columbia University Press, [2019].
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Shirlington - Adult Nonfiction
333.794 USHER
1 available
333.794 USHER
1 available
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Published
New York : Columbia University Press, [2019].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
209 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Street Date
1901
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
From wood to coal to oil and gas, the sources of energy on which civilization depends have always changed as technology advances. Now renewables are overtaking fossil fuels, with wind and solar energy becoming cheaper and more competitive every year. Growth in renewable energy will further accelerate as electric vehicles become less expensive than traditional automobiles. Understanding the implications of the energy transition will prepare us for the many changes ahead. This book is a primer for readers of all levels on the coming energy transition and its global consequences. Bruce Usher provides a concise yet comprehensive explanation for the extraordinary growth in wind and solar energy; the trajectory of the transition from fossil fuels to renewables; and the implications for industries, countries, and the climate. Written in a straightforward style with easy-to-understand visual aids, the book illuminates the strengths and weaknesses of renewable energy based on business fundamentals and analysis of the economic forces that have given renewables a tailwind. Usher dissects the winners and losers, illustrating how governments and businesses with a far-sighted approach will reap long-term benefits while others will trail behind. Alongside the business and finance case for renewable energy, he provides a timely illustration of the threat of catastrophic climate change and the perils of delay. A short and powerful guide to our energy present and future, this book makes it clear that, from both economic and environmental perspectives, there is no time to lose.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Usher, B. (2019). Renewable energy: a primer for the twenty-first century . Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Usher, Bruce. 2019. Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-first Century. Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Usher, Bruce. Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-first Century Columbia University Press, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Usher, Bruce. Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-first Century Columbia University Press, 2019.
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