Book contents
- Global Resources and the Environment
- Reviews
- Global Resources and the Environment
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Figure Credits
- Part I Introduction, Dynamic Systems, and Change
- Part II People
- Part III Climates
- Part IV Landforms
- Part V Biodiversity
- Part VI Water
- Part VII Agriculture
- Part VIII Energy
- 23 Energy Sources, the Energy Cycle, Exergy
- 24 Conserving Energy and Renewable Energy
- 25 Future Energy: Reducing Fossil Fuel Use
- Part IX Minerals
- Part X Forests
- Part XI Perspective
- Book part
- Index
- Plate Section
- References
24 - Conserving Energy and Renewable Energy
from Part VIII - Energy
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 July 2018
Book contents
- Global Resources and the Environment
- Reviews
- Global Resources and the Environment
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Figure Credits
- Part I Introduction, Dynamic Systems, and Change
- Part II People
- Part III Climates
- Part IV Landforms
- Part V Biodiversity
- Part VI Water
- Part VII Agriculture
- Part VIII Energy
- 23 Energy Sources, the Energy Cycle, Exergy
- 24 Conserving Energy and Renewable Energy
- 25 Future Energy: Reducing Fossil Fuel Use
- Part IX Minerals
- Part X Forests
- Part XI Perspective
- Book part
- Index
- Plate Section
- References
Summary
Per capita energy consumption increased from about 1880 to 1970, but stabilized since; however, global consumption has increased with the population. Energy sources have changed with availability and social concerns. . Electric energy generated from fossil fuels is very energy-inefficient because only 30% as much electricity is produced as fossil fuel energy is consumed in the process. Fossil fuel energy production has been in large infrastructures; smaller, more diffuse energy production means using renewables are now proposed. Currently very little energy comes from renewable sources, but the amount is growing rapidly. It is questionable whether nuclear energy is renewable; however, it needs a large, concentrated infrastructure and has been fraught with accidents. Of renewable energy sources, hydroelectricity is most used at present. Biofuels are also used but consume water and reduce biodiversity. Concentrated solar power appears very promising, although photovoltaics are becoming relatively popular. Energy can also be saved without curtailing life styles by better insulation, wood use in construction. Energy is used for industry, residences, commerce, and transportation.
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- Global Resources and the Environment , pp. 375 - 394Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2018
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