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Smart energy : from fire-making to the post-carbon world

By Chen , Tao , Shaoqiang; Liu , Jianping; Liu

Book information

Publisher
Taylor & Francis; CRC Press
Year
2017
ISBN
9781315349794, 1315349795, 1498776485, 978-1-4987-7648-6
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (15067301 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
276\277
Time added
2017-06-25 19:00:00
Power resources;History;Renewable energy sources;E

Description

Smart Energy: From Fire Making to the Post-Carbon World first traces the history of mankind's discovery and use of energy. It then reviews contemporary issues such as global warming, environmental deterioration, depletion of carbon energy sources, and energy disputes. Next, it evaluates technical innovations, system change, and international cooperation. Then, it tackles how civilization will evolve in light of meeting future energy needs, how Smart Energy will meet these needs, and defines the global mission. It ends with a summary of China’s vision of a Smart Energy future. This is required reading for everyone concerned about energy, environment, economy, human survival, and development .

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