Water, Energy, and Environment : A Primer / Allan Hoffman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hoffman, Allan, 1962- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (217 pages)

Other Title:

Knowledge Unlatched.

Place of Publication:

London : IWA Publishing, 2019.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The book presents a clear explanation of the inextricable linkages among water, energy, and environment issues â€" the water/energy/environment nexus. Early chapters discuss the current water, energy, and environment contexts in detail, including an overview of global water issues, the importance of energy efficiency, traditional energy and emerging renewable energy technologies, global warming and climate change and other water- and energy-related environmental issues (e.g., water and air contamination, oil spills, radioactive waste storage, environmental impacts associated with solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass energy), the importance of recognizing and dealing with the nexus as well as policy implications and recommendations for moving forward. Insight is given into the policy process associated with the nexus, policy history, policy options, and steps people and institutions can take to address issues such as climate change, access to clean water, and energy poverty.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Local Notes:

KU Select 2018: STEM Frontlist Books

BiblioBoard internal publisher id: 102433

ISBN:

9781780409658

Access Restriction:

Open Access Unrestricted online access