Alternative energy / editor: Justin Healey
- Bib ID:
- 2363994
- Format:
- Book
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- Description:
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- Rozelle, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2001
- 44 p. : ill. 30 cm.
- ISBN:
- 1876811528 (paperback)
- Series:
- Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 143.
- Summary:
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We live in a world of finite natural resources, but energy consumption is steadily on the increase. This book looks at the extent of energy production and consumption in Australia and worldwide; ways of promoting energy efficiency; and energy alternatives in the form of renewable resources.
- Full contents:
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- Chapter 1. Energy Use and Efficiency: Power surge: energy use and emissions continue to rise; Energy production and consumption; Energy resources in Australia; Energy initiatives; Energy cut fails to match supplies; Household energy use; Energy saving tips.
- Chapter 2. Renewable Energy: What is renewable energy?; Power generation; 2%: A boost for the renewable energy industry; Sun, wind and sea join coal to fire up the nation; Solar thermal energy; Photovoltaics; Hydro-electric power; Tidal power; Wave energy; Wind energy; Biomass energy; Geothermal energy.
- Notes:
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- Includes index.
- Bibliography: p. 42.
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- Other authors/contributors:
- Healey, Justin
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