Energy Futures: The Story of Fossil Fuel, Greenhouse Gas, and Climate Change
Energy Futures: The Story of Fossil Fuel, Greenhouse Gas, and Climate Change
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This book aims to help readers understand the links between fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, and climate change in a clear and explanatory format, using plain language to explain the science and solutions. It provides details about the history of fossil fuels, the problem they cause, and energy engineering solutions to replace them. It also discusses geoengineering technologies that can cool the planet and remove greenhouse gases. The book maintains hope that humanity can solve the climate crisis through human engineering.
Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
The objective of this book is to provide readers with a comprehensive and accessible understanding of the complex relationship between fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, and climate change. It aims to avoid sensationalism and politics, employing plain language to explain the intricacies of the science, its workings, and the basis of our knowledge. The book delves into the history of fossil fuels, highlighting their problematic nature and the urgent need to address their impacts on climate. It explores various energy engineering solutions and geoengineering technologies that can replace fossil fuels and actively remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Some of these technologies have the potential for immediate implementation, while others may be developed in the future.
Despite the prevailing pessimism among many young people regarding the future and their willingness to give up on addressing climate change, the book maintains a steadfast belief in humanity's ability to overcome this challenge. It emphasizes that the climate crisis was caused by human engineering, and human engineering holds the key to its resolution. The book's ultimate goal is to produce informed readers who can engage in meaningful discussions with their political leaders about implementing effective solutions to climate change.
By providing a comprehensive and evidence-based exploration of the topic, this book aims to empower readers to become active participants in the global effort to combat climate change and create a sustainable future for generations to come.
Weight: 635g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031153808
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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