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Dr. Daniel B. Botkin objectively assesses the true prospects, limitations, costs, risks, dangers, and tradeoffs associated with every leading and emerging source of energy, including oil, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, nuclear, wind, solar, ocean power, and biofuels. Next, Botkin addresses the energy distribution system, outlining how it currently works, identifying its inefficiencies, and reviewing options for improving it. Finally, Botkin turns to solutions, offering a realistic, scientifically and economically viable path to a sustainable, energy-independent future: one that can improve the quality of life for Americans and for people around the world. The Future of Fossil FuelsWhat can we realistically expect from oil, gas, and coal? Will Alternative Energy Sources Really Matter?Running the numbers on solar, wind, biofuels, and other renewables Must We All Wear Sweaters and Live in Caves?The right role for efficiency--and why energy minimalism isn't the solution Where We Can Start--and What Will Happen if We Don'tNo magic bullet, but there are sensible, realistic solutions
Contents
Acknowledgments xiiiAbout the Author xvPreface xvii Introduction: Blackout 1Section I: Conventional Energy Sources 15Chapter 1 Oil 19Chapter 2 Natural Gas 37Chapter 3 Coal 51Chapter 4 Water Power 73Chapter 5 Nuclear Power 85 Section II: New Energy Sources 115Chapter 6 Wind Power 119Chapter 7 Solar Power 141Chapter 8 Ocean Power 163Chapter 9 Biofuels 173 Section III: Designing an Energy System 197Chapter 10 Transporting Energy: the Grid, Hydrogen, Batteries, and More 199Chapter 11 Transporting Things 211Chapter 12 Saving Energy at Home and Finding Energy at Your Feet 227Chapter 13 Solutions 245Endnotes 279Index 313
