Dimensions
129 x 178 x 6mm
A Beginner's Guide to the Future of Energy Technology.
Modern society is built on energy. But today, reserves of conventional fuels are running out and their continued use is causing damage to both the environment and human health. Can we curb our addiction to energy? Can new, cleaner technologies satisfy growing demand for power in the future?
In this fascinating guide, Marek Walisiewicz maps out the economic, environmental and political dimensions of the world's energy problems and examines how these issues are being addressed through technological innovation.
'Essential Science' guides use a stimulating mix of lively illustrations and expert, jargon-free text to explain the most important scientific topics of the day - more clearly than ever before.