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ISBN 13 : 978-1440853241

Sommaire :
Preface to the New Edition
Introduction: The Book's Raison d'Être
Chapter 1. Energy Systems: Their Basic Properties
Resources and Prime Movers
Conversions and Uses
Infrastructures and Impacts

Chapter 2. Energy Transitions: Universal Patterns
Processes and Paces: Complexities of Energy Transitions
Grand Fuel Sequence: From Biomass to Coal and Hydrocarbons
A New Quality: Generation of Electricity
History of Prime Movers: From Muscles to Machines
Quantifying the Transitions: Uncertainties and Trends

Chapter 3. National Transitions: Commonalities and Particularities
United Kingdom and France: Great European Powers
Netherlands and Sweden: Very Different Experiences
United States and Russia: Energy Superpowers
Japan and China: Asia's Leaders
Changing Patterns: Commonalities and Exceptions

Chapter 4. Decarbonization: Progress So Far
Slow Gains: Relative Global Decarbonization
Inadequate Shifts: Hydrocarbons and Primary Electricity
New Renewables: Solar Energy and Wind Electricity
Modern Biofuels: Electricity and Liquids
National Trajectories: Aspirations and Accomplishments

Chapter 5. Looking Ahead: Possibilities and Constraints
Long-term Forecasts: Past Failures and New Visions
Climate Change Challenge: How Much More CO2 Can We Emit?
Indispensable Fossil Fuels: Steel, Cement, Ammonia, and Plastics
Pace of Transitions: Innovations, Inertia, and Surprises
Realistic Anticipations: More Than a Great Transition

Chapter 6. Recapitulations
Appendices
References
Index

Langue : Anglais

Edition : 2ème

Localisation : Bibliothèque Campus de Nice

Support : Papier

Etat : Présent

Propriétaire : Bibliothèque