Energy and the Environment, 4th Edition

Energy and the Environment examines the tension between energy production and consumption and environmental conservation, covering fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear power. It includes new figures and tables and discusses governmental energy legislation, heat engines, renewable energy sources, and the atmospheric effects of energy usage. It is ideal for graduate or upper-level undergraduate students of physics, environmental science, and engineering, as well as anyone professionally or personally interested in climate change, energy policy, and energy conservation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Energy and the Environment is a widely read text that examines the tension between energy production and consumption and environmental conservation. In the newly revised Fourth Edition, the authors deliver an insightful and expanded discussion on the central topics regarding the interaction between energy production, consumption, and environmental stewardship. The book explores every major form of energy technology, including fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear power, wrapping up with chapters on how energy usage affects our atmosphere and the resulting global effects.

The latest edition includes new figures and tables that reflect the most recent numbers on conventional and renewable energy production and consumption. The history and current status of relevant U.S. and international governmental energy legislation are discussed along with the text. Readers will also find:

A thorough introduction to the fundamentals of energy and energy use in industrial societies, including the forms of energy, scientific notation, and the principle of energy conservation.

A comprehensive exploration of fossil fuels, including petroleum, coal, and natural gas, along with their history, world production, and remaining future resources.

Discussion of the pros and cons of nuclear power, its rise in China, and its fall elsewhere, and a history of power plant accidents.

A practical discussion of heat engines, including their thermodynamics, energy content of fuels, and heat pumps and engines.

In-depth examinations of new innovations and rapidly increasing use of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass energy, along with updates on battery technology and alternative energy storage techniques.

Detailed discussions of the environmental impacts of energy production and consumption, including climate change, air pollution, and water pollution.

Case studies and examples from around the world to illustrate the practical applications of energy and environmental principles.

Energy and the Environment is an essential resource for students, professionals, and policymakers interested in understanding the complex relationship between energy, the environment, and sustainable development. With its comprehensive coverage of energy technologies, environmental issues, and practical applications, the book provides a valuable foundation for addressing the challenges of our energy-dependent world.

Weight: 844g
Dimension: 191 x 260 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119800255