Perspectives on energy: issues, ideas, and environmental dilemmas

Book · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:6269504

Ruedisili, L C; Firebaugh, M W ^[1]

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An international group of contributors, recognized experts in their respective fields, present the scientific, economic, environmental, ethical, and policy aspects of the energy problem, as well as information on the basic background and limitations of various energy alternatives. New material in the revised edition includes articles on energy-growth patterns, fossil fuels, the World Coal Study (WOCOL) synfuels, atmospheric carbon dioxide, Three Mile Island, passive solar design, ocean thermal energy conversion, and energy policy. The contributors express a wide range of viewpoints, illustrating the complexity of the energy problem worldwide. 619 references, 124 figures, 86 tables.

• OSTI ID: 6269504
• Resource Relation: Related Information: Third edition
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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