Energy and the environment /

Ristinen, Robert A.

Energy and the environment / Robert A. Ristinen, Jack J. Kraushaar - 2nd ed. - [New York ; Chichester] : John Wiley & Sons, [2006] - xvii, 365 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

Energy fundamentals, energy use in an industrial society -- The fossil fuels -- Heat engines -- Renewable energy sources I: solar energy -- Renewable energy sources II: alternatives -- The promise and problems of nuclear energy -- Energy conservation -- Transportation -- Air pollution -- Global effects

Energy and the environment is crucial to everyone. There is evidence that environmental problems are becoming worse due to fossil fuels diminishing. This text deals with the subject of energy concepts helping readers increase their understanding.

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Power resources--United States
Pollution--United States
Physics
Energy industries & utilities
Environmental management