Global energy innovation [ why America must lead

The world is entering the Third Industrial Revolution, an era of remarkable progress in science and technology that will require a global shift away from reliance on fossil-fuel and carbon-based energy. This book explains how America can lead the effort to reverse global warming and become the world...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Clark, Woodrow W. (Author), Cooke, Grant , 1947- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Santa Barbara, Califonia : Praeger , c2012
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. A new carbonless and sustainable era is at America's doorstep
  • 2. The problem : climate change and its global impact
  • 3. Asia leads the GIR : Japan and South Korea
  • 4. Europe joins the GIR
  • 5. China leapfrogs into the GIR
  • 6. Sustainable communities
  • 7. Renewable energy integrated systems
  • 8. Smart green grids in the GIR
  • 9. Emerging commercial technologies empower the GIR
  • 10. The next economics
  • 11. The race for global energy innovation has begun: where is America?