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Biofuels, Solar and Wind as Renewable Energy Systems: Benefits and Risks

By David Pimentel

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
9781402086533, 9781402086540, 1402086539
Open Library ID
OL25184115M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (4805885 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
528\513
Topic
Biology Biophysics
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

With shortages of fossil energy and heavy biomass energy use occurring in both developed and developing countries, a major focus has developed worldwide on renewable energy systems. Currently, a heavy focus is on biofuels made from crops, crop residues and wood. Though it may seem beneficial to use renewable plant materials for biofuel, their use raises many concerns about major environmental problems, including food shortages and serious destruction of vital soil resources. All renewable energy systems need to be investigated because humankind has limited oil, gas and coal reserves remaining. In addition, coal will become increasingly difficult to extract and will greatly increase the global warming threat. Serious energy conservation and research on viable renewable energy technologies are needed. This book considers the effectiveness and economics of several renewable energy technologies of current interest, including biofuels, solar and wind.

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