Description: Sustainable Energy - without the hot air by David JC MacKay Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The best-selling book on understanding sustainable energy and how we can make energy plans that add up. 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. Details ISBN 0954452933 ISBN-13 9780954452933 Title Sustainable Energy - without the hot air Author David JC MacKay Format Paperback Year 2009 Pages 384 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC GE_Item_ID:136580253; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780954452933
Book Title: Sustainable Energy - without the hot air
Number of Pages: 384 Pages
Publication Name: Sustainable Energy-Without the Hot Air
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2009
Subject: Public Policy / Energy Policy, Energy, Environmental / General, Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable, Industries / Energy, Power Resources / General, Development / Sustainable Development
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 35.3 Oz
Item Length: 8.8 in
Author: David Jc Mackay
Subject Area: Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Science, Business & Economics
Item Width: 7.8 in
Series: Without the Hot Air Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
