Carbon-free and nuclear-free : a roadmap for U.S. energy policy

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Carbon-free and nuclear-free : a roadmap for U.S. energy policy / Arjun Makhijani ; foreword by S. David Freeman ; afterword by Helen Caldicott.

Makhijani, Arjun. (Author). Freeman, S. David. (Added Author). Caldicott, Helen. (Added Author). Nuclear Policy Research Institute. (Added Author). Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (Takoma Park, Md.) (Added Author).

Summary:

In a world confronting global climate change, political turmoil among oil exporting nations, nuclear weapons proliferation, nuclear plant safety and waste disposal issues, the United States must assume a leadership role in moving to a zero-CO2 emissions energy economy. This is one of the most important issues that the scientific community is trying to work together with the government on. It is something that will affect us all as humans living on this earth. This is a book that brings forth the ideas and the knowledge we need to make ourselves more eco-conscious. We will be able to see how we can meet our energy needs using alternative sources, such as wind, solar, biomass, microalgae, geothermal and wave power. This book is sure to be one of the steps to get us closer to a cleaner and healthier environment.

Record details

ISBN: 9781571431738
ISBN: 157143173X
Physical Description: xxiv, 257 pages, [8] pages of plates : illustrations (some color), charts, maps ; 22 cm
Publisher: Takoma Park, MD : IEER Press ; ©2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:: "A joint project of the Nuclear Policy Research Institute and the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research."
Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-245) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: Chapter 1. Setting the stage -- A brief historical overview -- Chapter 2. Broad energy and economic considerations -- Chapter 3. Technologies -- supply, storage, and conversion -- Chapter 4. Technologies -- demand-side sectors -- Chapter 5. A reference Zero-CO₂ scenario -- Chapter 6. Options for the roadmap to Zero-CO₂, emissions -- Chapter 7. Policy considerations -- Chapter 8. Roadmap for a Zero-CO₂ economy -- Chapter 9. Summary.