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NoNonsense Renewable Energy: Cleaner, fairer ways to power the planet
Danny Chivers
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Description for NoNonsense Renewable Energy: Cleaner, fairer ways to power the planet
Paperback. Few people doubt the threat of climate change and the urgent need to conquer fossil fuel addiction. But can renewable sources of energy ever be sufficient to provide modern societies with a decent quality of life? Series: No-Nonsense. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: RNFY; THX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 110 x 15. Weight in Grams: 152.
Few people doubt the threat of climate change and the urgent need to conquer fossil fuel addiction. But can renewable sources of energy ever be sufficient to provide modern societies with a decent quality of life? This book is clear they can, covering all the latest technologies and a roadmap to powering the world, not just sustainably, but democratically. Part of a four-title relaunch of the NoNonsense series with new cover designs, layout and logo. The arguments over the science of climate change have (largely!) been won so now is the time to influence the discussion about the technology, economics ... Read more
Few people doubt the threat of climate change and the urgent need to conquer fossil fuel addiction. But can renewable sources of energy ever be sufficient to provide modern societies with a decent quality of life? This book is clear they can, covering all the latest technologies and a roadmap to powering the world, not just sustainably, but democratically. Part of a four-title relaunch of the NoNonsense series with new cover designs, layout and logo. The arguments over the science of climate change have (largely!) been won so now is the time to influence the discussion about the technology, economics ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
New Internationalist Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
No-Nonsense
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780262437
SKU
V9781780262437
Shipping Time
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99-15
About Danny Chivers
Danny Chivers is an environmental researcher advising NGOs on their carbon footprint. He is an activist in fossil fuel divestment campaigns working with a number of groups including 350.org and 38 Degrees. He is the author of The No-Nonsense Guide to Climate Change, and a performance poet.
Reviews for NoNonsense Renewable Energy: Cleaner, fairer ways to power the planet
'An essential read for anyone who is planning to be part of the energy revolution.' - Kim Bryan, Centre for Alternative Technology, Wales. 'These short books supply us with clear, well-written and memorable analyses that cut to the chase.' - Susan George, President of the Board, Transnational Institute.