This report presents three case studies to illustrate the relationship between environmental policy and technological innovation. They cover abatement technologies for wastewater effluent from pulp production, abatement of motor vehicle emissions, and development of renewable en…
This scientifically sound, yet easily readable book provides the fundamentals necessary to understand today's energy and climate problems and provides possible answers based on current technology such as solar, water and geothermal power. Moreover, it introduces the reader to ne…
"Clean Energy Nation is an eye-opening look at the world's history with fossil fuels and what we must do in the next century to save our environment. With a specific focus on the current American dependence on oil, this book delivers a sobering call to action. Here, Jerry McNern…
There are no technofixes. Neither 'clean' energy nor 'green' capitalism will preserve our lands, rivers, oceans, health, and lives. Neither governments nor corporations nor 'the market' can bring us out of the netherworld they themselves have created. Mother Earth calls to the g…
Leading scientists explain photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar air-conditioning, wind and hydroelectric power, fuel cells, energy-efficient buildings, and hydrogen storage for stabilizing networks. Contains about 20% more information than the second edition.