Alternative Energy For Dummies

Rik DeGunther

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The myths and facts about alternative fuels and how they impact our lives As the price of energy continues to soar, so too has the demand for alternative energy. But there's no clear &quote;winner&quote; in the race to replace fossil fuels. Alternative Energy For Dummies explores the current fossil fuel conundrum and society's growing need for more and more energy. Cutting through the competing claims, this book offers a multifaceted examination of alternative energy, including solar, wind, nuclear, biomass, geothermal, biofuel, and other sources. Each alternative scenario is compared to current fossil-fuel intensive practices in the scientific, environmental, social, political, and economic realms. Readers also gain insight into the future of energy production.

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Rik DeGunther Author, Solar Power Your Home For Dummies and Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies

Klappentext
Learn to:

Evaluate the various forms of alternative energy
Understand the science behind future energy options
Sort through the political hype
Grasp your options for alternative-fuel cars
Get the truth about alternative energy and make it part of your life

Want to utilize cleaner, greener types of energy? This plain-English guide clearly explains the popular forms of alternative energy that you can use in your home, your car, and more. Separating myth from fact, this resource explores the current fossil fuel conundrum, the benefits of alternatives, and the energy of the future, such as hydrogen and fuel cell technology.

The ABCs of alternative energy
what it is, how it works, and what the real costs are
Where we are now
learn where our current energy comes from and how much longer it will last
Take the first step
see how energy efficiency and conservation can reduce your reliance on fossil fuels
Grasp the alternatives
from nuclear power to geothermal energy to wood burning, understand the benefits that alternative energy can have on the nation
Apply alternative fuels to transportation
from biofuels to exotic propulsion to electricity, see how they are best used and how hybrid, all-electric, and fuel cellpowered vehicles work
Get a peek into the future
see what the outlook holds for each form of alternative energy discussed
Open the book and find:
The pros and cons of alternative energy
A review of the current world energy economy
The problems with fossil fuels, from smog to global warming
Advantages of alternative energy
Practical results of alternatives you can use in daily life
Guidelines for investing in alternative energy vehicles
Ten ways you can bring about change right now
Insight into the future of energy production and how you can invest in it

Zusammenfassung

The myths and facts about alternative fuelsand how they impact our lives

As the price of energy continues to soar, so too has the demand for alternative energy. But there's no clear "winner" in the race to replace fossil fuels. Alternative Energy For Dummies explores the current fossil fuel conundrum and society's growing need for more and more energy. Cutting through the competing claims, this book offers a multifaceted examination of alternative energy, including solar, wind, nuclear, biomass, geothermal, biofuel, and other sources. Each alternative scenario is compared to current fossil-fuel intensive practices in the scientific, environmental, social, political, and economic realms. Readers also gain insight into the future of energy production.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: The Basic Facts of Energy Life 9

Chapter 1: What a Mess! 11

Chapter 2: What Energy Is and How It's Used (Politically and Practically) 25

Chapter 3: Putting Together Each Piece of the Energy Puzzle 37

Part II: Digging Deeper into the Current State of Affairs 57

Chapter 4: Developing a Snapshot of Fossil Fuel Use and Availability 59

Chapter 5: Burning Up with Conventional Energy Sources 73

Chapter 6: The First Alternative-Energy Sources: Efficiency and Conservation 95

Chapter 7: Understanding the Demand For Alternatives 113

Part III: Alternatives Buildings 127