Vaclav Smil

Energy Myths and Realities (eBook, ePUB)

Bringing Science to the Energy Policy Debate

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

There are many misconceptions about the future of global energy often presented as fact by the media, politicians, business leaders, activists, and even scientists-wasting time and money and hampering the development of progressive energy policies. Energy Myths and Realities: Bringing Science to the Energy Policy Debate debunks the most common fallacies to make way for a constructive, scientific approach to the global energy challenge. When will the world run out of oil? Should nuclear energy be adopted on a larger scale? Are ethanol and wind power viable sources of energy for the future? Vaclav Smil advises the public to be wary of exaggerated claims and impossible promises. The global energy transition will be prolonged and expensive-and hinges on the development of an extensive new infrastructure. Established technologies and traditional energy sources are persistent and adaptable enough to see the world through that transition. Energy Myths and Realities brings a scientific perspective to an issue often dominated by groundless assertions, unfounded claims, and uncritical thinking. Before we can create sound energy policies for the future, we must renounce the popular myths that cloud our judgment and impede true progress.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: AEI Press
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. August 2010
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780844743455
• Artikelnr.: 38399082

Autorenporträt

Vaclav Smil is Distinguished Professor of Environment and Environmental Geography at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Figures Key to Units of Measure Introduction Part I: Lessons from
the Past Chapter 1: The Future Belongs to Electric Cars Chapter 2: Nuclear
Electricity Will Be Too Cheap to Meter Chapter 3: Soft Energy Illusions
Part II: Myths in the Headlines Chapter 4: Running Out: Peak Oil and Its
Meaning Chapter 5: Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide Chapter 6: Liquid Fuels
from Plants Chapter 7: Electricity from Wind Chapter 8: The Pace of Engery
Transitions Conclusion: Lessons and Policy Implications Notes References
Index About the Author