Energy and global warming : an introduction -- The world's reliance on fossil fuels : current energy usage -- Cutting fossil fuel emissions -- Bridge strategies : low- emission energy sources -- Developing clean and renewable electrical energy -- Reinventing transportation energy -- Achieving a clean-energy economy -- Challenges in the search for clean energy -- Conclusion.
Summary
Explores in detail the range of current and impending challenges the planet faces as a result of global warming. Examines these issues from a variety of expert perspectives, highlights key future challenges, and addresses the pros and cons of potential solutions. This volume focuses on energy production and alternative energy.