Beyond the Age of Oil : The Myths, Realities, and Future of Fossil Fuels and Their Alternatives

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This book offers a revealing picture of the myths and realities of the energy world by one of our most renowned energy experts and managers.

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Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Abbreviations	p. xv
Introduction: All the Energy in the World	p. xvii
The Fossil Sources
“King” Oil	p. 3
The Splendor and Misery of Coal	p. 37
All That Gas	p. 57
The Quest to Eliminate Carbon Dioxide	p. 85
The Alternatives
Nuclear Power: Renaissance or Decline?	p. 95
The Weight of Water	p. 113
Biofuels: Behind the Smoke and Mirrors	p. 125
Gone with the Wind?	p. 141
The Sun Also Rises	p. 155
Geothermal Power: The Primitive Energy of the Earth	p. 169
The Hype about Hydrogen, the Hope about Electric Cars	p. 179
Energy Efficiency: The Invisible Source of Energy	p. 191
Conclusions: How Can We Escape Our Energy Trap?	p. 205
Notes	p. 221
Glossary of Units of Measurement	p. 245
Index	p. 249
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