Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
A practical guide to renewable energy A practical guide to renewable energy Chris Kitcher "Learn more about renewable energy, how to install and inspect renewable energy systems and gain certification. This is a perfect introduction to one of the construction industry's leading growth are… OL16176559W
Energy, sustainability, and the environment Energy, sustainability, and the environment Fereidoon P. Sioshansi "The complexity of carbon reduction and economic sustainability is significantly complicated by competing aspects of socioeconomic practices as well as legislative, regulatory, and scientific require… OL16296442W
Fundamentals of materials for energy and environmental sustainability Fundamentals of materials for energy and environmental sustainability D. S. Ginley "How will we meet rising energy demands? What are our options? Are there viable long-term solutions for the future? Learn the fundamental physical, chemical and materials science at the heart of: [bu… OL16450993W
The energy imperative The energy imperative Hermann Scheer "For decades, Hermann Scheer was one of the world's leading proponents of renewable energy. In this, his last book before his death in 2010, he lays out his vision for a planet 100% powered by renewa… OL16652383W
Renewable energy from forest resources in the United States Renewable energy from forest resources in the United States Barry Solomon "This book is particularly relevant to areas of study such as energy and forestry economics. It will also appeal to renewable energy specialists, foresters, and ecological economists."--Jacket. OL16961029W
Energy alternatives Energy alternatives Margaret Haerens Presents global perspectives on alternative energy resources, looking at developments that have been made in the field, nuclear energy issues, and political and economic aspects. OL17876325W
The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy Daniel D. Chiras The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans. As the price of these vital fuels rises, homeowners will sc… OL1995021W
Clean Water Using Solar and Wind Clean Water Using Solar and Wind Gustaf Olsson The aim of Clean Water Using Solar and Wind is to make water professionals aware of the possibilities that solar photo-voltaic (PV) and wind offer to bring, not only clean energy but also clean wate… OL20928650W
L'énergie L'énergie Isabelle Ramade-Masson Chaque titre de la collection s'ouvre sur un extrait de la charte de l'environnement adoptée au Parlement en 2004, qui confère aux enjeux environnementaux une valeur institutionnelle. Chaque thématiq… OL24209160W
Rouler sans pétrole Rouler sans pétrole Pierre Langlois Sans compromis et avec la sagacité que lui confère son esprit scientifique, Pierre Langlois explore dans ce livre toutes les avenues technologiques en matière d'automobile, de transport en commun et … OL24426234W
La pollution atmosphérique La pollution atmosphérique Tony Hare Une sensibilisation du lecteur aux problèmes de l'environnement. Ce volume traite d'un sujet spécifique qui donne des informations, apporte des explications et propose des solutions de rechange dans … OL24439691W
Food and fuel Food and fuel Andrew Heintzman,Evan Solomon This timely and provocative collection combines for the first time the best articles from those groundbreaking earlier volumes [Fueling the Future and Feeding the Future], featuring leading thinkers … OL28588224W
Renewable energy Renewable energy Daniel Deudney,Christopher Flavin Long a dream of tinkerers and visionaries, renewable energy has now come of age. Technical innovations and successful development efforts in the last decade show that humanity can meet many of its en… OL5610994W
Alternative Energy Demystified Alternative Energy Demystified Stan Gibilisco The fast and easy way to get up-to-speed on alternative energyBecause of current events, geopolitics, and natural disasters, the cost of fuel is front and center in our lives. This book provides a co… OL83343W