Energy, Innovation And Environment

A central theme of industrialization is the high energy consumption levels, initially entirely on fossil fuel and now transitioning to a more varied energy mix. This book examines past and current energy statistics, its impact on climate, and plausible options in future energy innovation and renewable energy 50 years down the road. Complex issues are unfolded from technical fundamentals to answer important questions such as if climate change is real, the energy availability, affordability, and needed science and technology innovation to address these issues. It is an essential resource to policymakers, government program managers, entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, scientists, engineers, researchers, professors, college students, and anyone who would like to have a general understanding of the subject or is considering getting into the field. In short, the book's foundation is technical, however, interesting narratives on backgrounds, scientific basis, case studies, and...