Power Generation And The Environment (Science, Technology, And Society Series)

Features of Power Generation and the Environment (Science, Technology, and Society Series)

This book provides an indepth review of the effects of the largescale generation of electricity Though known as a versatile clean and efficient source of power at its point of use the growing consumption of electricity poses important political problems due to wideranging effects involved in its production These may range from environmental damage to irreversible changes in the climate The authors trace the reasons for our everincreasing energy needs and consider various means of generation from fossil fuels to nuclear energy with a look at some promising renewable technologies This informative text is aimed at general readers rather than technical experts The aim throughout is to set forth the relevant facts so that readers can reach their own conclusions An extensive bibliography is provided for those interested in further research