Powering Planet Earth
Energy Solutions for the Future
(Sprache: Englisch)
Here the authors reveal the details associated with a switch to sustainable energy that are routinely swept under the table in public discussions. In a highly readable manner, they provide ammunition for debate, underpin opinions using facts, and challenge our popular beliefs.
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Here the authors reveal the details associated with a switch to sustainable energy that are routinely swept under the table in public discussions. In a highly readable manner, they provide ammunition for debate, underpin opinions using facts, and challenge our popular beliefs.
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In their book Nicola Armaroli, Vincenzo Balzani and Nick Serpone uncover the background details associated with a transition to sustainable energy production that are routinely swept under the table in public discussions. They are not only concerned with the (alleged) advantages and disadvantages of any one energy generation technology from a technical viewpoint, but also with the ecological, economic, political and social consequences of an inevitable transition. In a highly readable manner aimed at an international audience, the authors introduce the often misused and sometimes abused term 'energy' and give a lucid account of the development of energy production from timber to nuclear energy and renewable energies. They compare various energy generation methods with respect to their efficiency and practicability for large-scale implementation and examine if, and how, these methods live up to the expectations and promises their proponents make. In addition, the authors juxtapose the political and economic prerequisites in different regions of the world that advance, or hinder, an energy turnaround. They round off their book by debunking the seventeen most popular myths often cited in discussions on energy issues. As a result, the authors provide ammunition for debate, underpin (and unsettle) opinions using facts, and challenge comfortable and popular chains of reasoning.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Powering Planet Earth “
PREFACEWHAT IS ENERGY? Energy and Related Terms From One Energy Form to Another Sources of Energy The Pillars of the Universe Particles in MotionHeat (Warmth) - an Exchangeable Energy You Can't Run Away from Them - the Principles of ThermodynamicsEinstein's Equation: E = mc2From Kilowatt-hour to the Barrel of OilFrom a Chemical Bond to a TsunamiYESTERDAY AND TODAY The Energy Slaves From Coal to Coal? Hidden Energy From Faraday to Blackouts From Muscle Work to Jet Aircraft Petroleum to Food From Fire to Air Conditioning From Horseback Messengers to E-mails From Gunpowder to the Atomic Bomb Emerging Issues HOW MUCH ENERGY GOES TO WASTE? The Largest Explosion of All Time Obese and Miserable Fruits Out of Season From Whale Oil to Pollution by Light At Full Throttle A Desperate Case - the Transportation System Let's Get a Move on ENERGY IN THE SPACESHIP?S HOLD Crude Oil Peaking of Oil Production? Natural Gas Coal and CO2 RiseThe Most Traded Commodities The Hidden Treasure Energy Also Travels Costly Energy Invoices Alliances, Tensions, Wars COLLATERAL DAMAGE The Planet OverheatsAgreements and Disagreements Jailing the Offender? A Subtle Danger Rain Is No Longer What It Used to be Financial Compensation Minimize! Save the Planet ENERGY FROM THE ATOM Splitting the Atom Nuclear Accidents An Inconvenient Legacy Where Do We Store Nuclear Wastes? We'll Settle the Bill Later Current Nuclear Power Plants Tomorrow's Nuclear Power Plants (Maybe) The Harsh Reality of the Marketplace Solution or Problem? Nuclear Fusion: if Not Roses . . . Then What? ENERGY FROM THE SUN Conversion and Exploitation of Sunlight From Light to Heat From Light to Electricity Concentrating Sunlight Light to Chemical Energy - Natural Photosynthesis Light to Chemical Energy - the Sunshine Vitamin Biomass and Biofuels: Yes, but . . . ! Artificial Photosynthesis The Hydrogen Myth ENERGY FROM AIR, WATER, AND LAND Wind Changes Wind Farms Water - between Past and Future Geothermal Energy Sea Power FUKUSHIMA AND
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THE FUTURE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY What Happened at Fukushima Daiichi? The Consequences for the Population A Lesson from the Fukushima Disaster What Is Today's Cost of Nuclear Energy? Should Italy Go Back to Nuclear Energy? The Fate of Nuclear Energy Global Expansion of Nuclear Power? Is It Worthwhile to Get Energy Using Technologies Exposed to Great Risks? ENERGY ITALY Stop Navigating Blind Conserve Energy! Where? How? Italy - a Country with an Abundance of Sunlight Wind, Geothermal Energy, Biomass Conservation and Renewables - a Summary ENERGY CANADAPrimary Energy Resources Oil Sands or Tar Sands? Oil Sands and Their Environmental Impact Water Usage Natural Gas UsageGreenhouse Gases Coal in Canada Natural Gas Nuclear Energy and Electricity Electricity Renewable Energy - Wind Power Renewable Energy - Solar Power Renewable Energy - Biomass Energy Renewable Energy - Geothermal Energy Renewable Energy - Sea Power Canada and Energy - Doing More ENERGY USA Primary Energy Resources Coal - Supply and Demand Natural Gas - Supply and Demand Nuclear Power Historical NotesPresent Situation Nuclear RenaissanceWater Usage in Nuclear Reactors Plant Decommissioning Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy - Wind Power Renewable Energy - Solar Thermal Power Renewable Energy - Solar Photovoltaic Renewable Energy - Geothermal Energy Renewable Energy - Biomass Renewable Energy - Biofuels ENERGY UK Primary Energy Resources Fossil FuelsFossil Fuels - Coal Fossil Fuels - Natural Gas Nuclear Power Nuclear Waste Management and Disposal Windscale Fire and Decommissioning Renewable Energy Renewable Energy - Wind Power Some Historical Notes Renewable Energy - Solar Power Renewable Energy - Geothermal Energy Renewable Energy - Wave and Tidal Power Renewable Energy - Biofuels Electricity in the United Kingdom GLOBAL TRENDS A Shot at the Wrong Target Sustainability of the Photovoltaic Option Will Renewable Energy Sources Suffice? But There Is Always a Limit SCENARIOS FOR THE FUTURE (Un)Sustainable Development America's Big Footprint The More We Consume, the More We're Happy? That's EnoughStrategies At the Crossroads Transition to Renewable Energy ResourcesThe Scientist's and the Politician's Responsibility Challenges and Opportunities APPENDICESINDEX
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Autoren-Porträt von Nicola Armaroli, Vincenzo Balzani, Nick Serpone
Nicola Armaroli got his PhD in chemistry in 1994 from the Uni-versity of Bologna. After post-doctoral work in the U.S. and Italy, in 1997 he joined the Italian National Research Council (CNR), where he became Research Director in 2007. His activity is concerned with the photochemistry and photo-physics of molecules and materials targeted at lighting devices and solar energy conversion. He has published 3 books and over 150 papers and is a consultant on the issues of energy and natural resources. He is chairman of the Working Party on Chemistry and Energy of the European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences (EUCheMS).Vincenzo Balzani is Professor Emeritus at the University of Bologna where has been doing research and teaching in chemistry since 1973. He was visiting Professor in Canada, Israel, France and Belgium, headed various scientific committees and institutes and has held over 300 lectures worldwide. Alongside his membership of several editorial boards, Vincenzo Balzani has six books and more than 500 papers to his name. His research interests include photochemistry, photophysics, supramolecular chemistry, electron transfer reactions, molecular-level devices and machines, molecular nanotechnology, and photochemical solar energy conversion. Nick Serpone is Professor Emeritus and currently a Visiting Professor at University of Pavia, Italy; was also Visiting Professor at Universities of Bologna and Ferrara, EPFL Lausanne, Ecole Centrale in Lyon, and Tokyo University of Science & Technology. He was Program Director at National Science Foundation (USA) and consultant of 3M Company, USA. He has edited over 5 books and published over 400 papers. Research interests focused on photophysics and photo-chemistry of semiconductor metal oxides, photochemistry of sun-screens, heterogeneous photo-catalysis, environmental remedi-ation, and microwave chemistry. He is a Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences (Materials Sciences Division).
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Nicola Armaroli , Vincenzo Balzani , Nick Serpone
- 2013, XIV, 240 Seiten, 73 Schwarz-Weiß-Abbildungen, 73 Abbildungen, Maße: 17,2 x 24,2 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Übersetzer: Nick Serpone
- Verlag: Wiley-VCH
- ISBN-10: 3527334092
- ISBN-13: 9783527334094
- Erscheinungsdatum: 22.01.2013
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
"The book can be read by generalists who want to expand their knowledge of energy and by those concerned with energy policy and energy advocates who want to deal with a leading challenge to the continued existence of the world as it exists today." ( Energy Technology , 14 February 2014)"As a result, the authors provide ammunition for debate, underpin (and unsettle) opinions using facts, and challenge comfortable and popular chains of reasoning." ( ETDE Energy Database , 1 December 2013)
"A valuable resource for both serious students of the field and general readers. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All students, researchers/faculty, professionals/practitioners, and general audiences. ( Choice , 1 November 2013)
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