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Paths to Sustainable Energy

PUBLISHER Intechopen (12/30/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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The world's reliance on existing sources of energy and their associated detrimental impacts on the environment- whether related to poor air or water quality or scarcity, impacts on sensitive ecosystems and forests and land use - have been well documented and articulated over the last three decades. What is needed by the world is a set of credible energy solutions that would lead us to a balance between economic growth and a sustainable environment. This book provides an open platform to establish and share knowledge developed by scholars, scientists and engineers from all over the world about various viable paths to a future of sustainable energy. It has collected a number of intellectually stimulating articles that address issues ranging from public policy formulation to technological innovations for enhancing the development of sustainable energy systems. It will appeal to stakeholders seeking guidance to pursue the paths to sustainable energy.
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ISBN-13: 9789533074016
ISBN-10: 9533074019
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 680
Carton Quantity: 10
Product Dimensions: 6.69 x 1.44 x 9.61 inches
Weight: 2.80 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General
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The world's reliance on existing sources of energy and their associated detrimental impacts on the environment- whether related to poor air or water quality or scarcity, impacts on sensitive ecosystems and forests and land use - have been well documented and articulated over the last three decades. What is needed by the world is a set of credible energy solutions that would lead us to a balance between economic growth and a sustainable environment. This book provides an open platform to establish and share knowledge developed by scholars, scientists and engineers from all over the world about various viable paths to a future of sustainable energy. It has collected a number of intellectually stimulating articles that address issues ranging from public policy formulation to technological innovations for enhancing the development of sustainable energy systems. It will appeal to stakeholders seeking guidance to pursue the paths to sustainable energy.
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Editor: Nathwani, Jatin
Jatin Nathwani is the executive director of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy. Donald Wallace is the executive director of the Ontario Centre for Engineering and Public Policy.
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