| Sustainable Development and Innovation in the Energy Sector 2005 Edition Contributor(s): Steger, Ulrich (Author), Achterberg, Wouter (Author), Blok, Kornelis (Author) |
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ISBN: 354023103X ISBN-13: 9783540231035 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: Almost every energy scenario assumes an enormous growth in the demand for energy in the coming decades. Meanwhile, at international conferences and other venues, the primary concern is massive reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, especially of the CO2 produced by fossil-fuel energy consumption. Experts also point out the political risk of depending on petroleum and remind us of the fact that resources are not inexhaustible. This timely book explores: how these conflicting scenarios could be reconciled; how can we shape a more sustainable energy system from the existing one; and possible technological progress and innovations to enable a brighter future. It also addresses the reality that there exists no consensus on the extent to which innovations can really contribute to reconciling ever-growing energy consumption, availability of resources and the environment, and the structural demands on any energy system. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Economics - General - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Business & Economics | Environmental Economics |
| Dewey: 333.79 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.25 lbs) 267 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Almost every energy scenario assumes an enormous growth in the demand for energy in the coming decades. Meanwhile, at international conferences and other venues, the primary concern is massive reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, especially of the CO2 produced by fossil-fuel energy consumption. Experts also point out the political risk of depending on petroleum and remind us of the fact that resources are not inexhaustible. This timely book explores: how these conflicting scenarios could be reconciled; how can we shape a more sustainable energy system from the existing one; and possible technological progress and innovations to enable a brighter future. It also addresses the reality that there exists no consensus on the extent to which innovations can really contribute to reconciling ever-growing energy consumption, availability of resources and the environment, and the structural demands on any energy system. |
