Sustainable Energy - without the hot air by David JC MacKay (English) Paperback

Description: Sustainable Energy - without the hot air by David JC MacKay The best-selling book on understanding sustainable energy and how we can make energy plans that add up. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The enlightening, best-selling book on understanding sustainable energy and how we can make energy plans that add up.If youve ever wondered how much energy we use, and where it comes from – and where it could come from – but are fed up with all the hot air and greenwash, this is the book for you. Renewable resources are huge, but our energy consumption is also huge. To compare huge things with each other, we need numbers, not adjectives.Sustainable Energy – without the hot air addresses the energy crisis objectively, cutting through all the contradictory statements from the media, government, and lobbies of all sides. It gives you the numbers and the facts you need, in bite-sized chunks, so you can understand the issues yourself and organises a plan for change on both a personal level and an international scale – for Europe, the United States, and the world. In case study format, this informative book also answers questions surrounding nuclear energy, the potential of sustainable fossil fuels, and the possibilities of sharing renewable power with foreign countries.Written by David MacKay, who was an esteemed Professor of Engineering at the University of Cambridge and Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Department of Climate Change, this is an uplifting, jargon-free and informative read for all. In it, David debunks misinformation and clearly explains the calculations of expenditure per person to encourage people to make individual changes that will benefit the world at large.If youve thrown your hands up in despair thinking no solution is possible, then read this book - its an honest, realistic, and humorous discussion of all our energy options. Author Biography David MacKay was a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge, a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) and Regius Professor of Engineering at Cambridge University. He is internationally known for his research in machine learning, information theory, and communication systems, including the invention of Dasher, a software interface that enables efficient communication in any language with any muscle. David was previously a member of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Climate Change and Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change, and in the 2016 New Years Honours List was awarded a knighthood for services to Scientific Advice in Government and Science Outreach. He passed away in 2016 at the age of 48. Table of Contents Part I - Numbers, not adjectivesMotivationsThe balance sheetCarsWindPlanesSolarHeating and coolingHydroelectricityLightOffshore windGadgetsWaveFood and farmingTideStuffGeothermal Public servicesCan we live on renewables?Part II - Making a differenceEvery BIG helpsBetter transportSmarter heatingEfficient electricity useSustainable fossil fuels?Nuclear?Living on other countries renewables?Fluctuations and storageFive energy plans for BritainPutting costs in perspectiveWhat to do now Energy plans for Europe, America, and the WorldThe last thing we should talk aboutSaying yesAcknowledgmentsPart III - Technical chapters Cars IIWind II Planes II Solar IIHeating II Waves II Tide IIStuff II Part IV - Useful data Quick reference Populations and areasUK energy historyList of web linksBibliographyIndexAbout the author Review For anyone with influence on energy policy, whether in government, business or a campaign group, this book should be compulsory reading. -- Tony Juniper (Former Executive Director, Friends of the Earth)At last a book that comprehensively reveals the true facts about sustainable energy in a form that is both highly readable and entertaining. -- Robert Sansom (EDF Energy)MacKay brings a welcome dose of common sense into the discussion of energy sources and use. Fresh air replacing hot air. -- Prof Mike Ashby Royal Society Research Professor at Cambridge UniversityThis years must-read book about tackling our future energy needs. * The Guardian *... may be the best technical book about the environment that Ive ever read. This is to energy and climate what Freakonomics is to economics. -- Cory Doctorow * Boing Boing *The book is a tour de force ... As a work of popular science it is exemplary ... For anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the real problems involved [it] is the place to start. * The Economist *The first factual meme on renewable energy? A book about climate change that gets rave reviews from folk at oil companies, environmental groups and the Number One Blog of All Time has to be worth a peek. -- energysource blog * The Financial Times * Promotional The best-selling book on understanding sustainable energy and how we can make energy plans that add up. Long Description Addressing the sustainable energy crisis in an objective manner, this enlightening book analyzes the relevant numbers and organizes a plan for change on both a personal level and an international scale--for Europe, the United States, and the world. In case study format, this informative reference answers questions surrounding nuclear energy, the potential of sustainable fossil fuels, and the possibilities of sharing renewable power with foreign countries. While underlining the difficulty of minimizing consumption, the tone remains positive as it debunks misinformation and clearly explains the calculations of expenditure per person to encourage people to make individual changes that will benefit the world at large. Review Quote "If only all scientists could adopt this approach, then perhaps there would be no need for politically motivated TV documentaries." Description for Sales People A balanced assessment of new sources of energy, based on scientific, demographic, and economic data Details ISBN0954452933 Author David JC MacKay Language English ISBN-10 0954452933 ISBN-13 9780954452933 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 333.794 Illustrations Yes Year 2009 Short Title SUSTAINABLE ENERGY - W/O T Residence US Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Imprint UIT Cambridge LTD Series Number 2 UK Release Date 2009-01-01 NZ Release Date 2009-01-01 Pages 384 Publication Date 2009-01-01 Audience General Series without the hot air Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC AU Release Date 2008-12-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16951765;

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