The energy trail -- where it is leading : an essay on what we can expect in the not too distant future / George H Croy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Croy, George H.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Power resources.

Energy conservation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (184 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : World Scientific, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book describes the effect that hydrocarbon energy (oil, gas and coal) has had on human evolution, how we got to the stage we are at today, what we are doing about it and where it will lead us in the not-too-distant future.The book is not speculation, but rather a collection of provable information based on verifiable facts which readers are encouraged to research for themselves so as to make an informed decision on how these facts will affect the future of mankind. The book covers the future of the human race, not just the decline of non-renewable resources such as oil and gas. It is desi

Contents:

INTRODUCTION; DEDICATION; Contents; AN INTRODUCTION; Without it - ENERGY - we would not exist...; Where did that energy come from?; THE MAKING OF THE MAJORS; THE GROWTH OF POPUlATION; What we are doing here; WHO IS TO BlAME?; How much oil does the world have left?; WE CAN'T HAVE IT ALL; THE AlTERNATIVES AVAILABLE; USING WHAT WE HAVE; NOT EVERYONE AGREES; Wind farm public inquiry begins; Where we go from here; IT STILL EXISTS, THE QUESTION IS COST; TIME TO LISTEN, NOT TAlk; IS IT All OVER?; ONlY TIME WIll TELL; APPENDIX; Appendix I; Appendix II; Appendix III; Appendix IV; Appendix V

Appendix VIEndnotes

Notes:

At head of title: Do you know enough to care?

Includes bibliographical references (p. 170-[171]).

ISBN:

981-281-858-8