Book description
The Rough Guide to the Energy Crisis
is a comprehensive guide to the workings of today's energy world,
explaining the seductive nature of fossil fuels and the reasons why
international climate change negotiations are proving so difficult. If
you're interested in escaping the trap of fossil fuels and moving to a
low carbon world, this is the guide for you. Realistically looking at
the pitfalls, pressures and prospects for renewable energy, The Rough
Guide to the Energy Crisis
also shows that there is hope in new energy conservation techniques,
made possible by smart grids and smart metering. You'll also discover
energy security issues and future tensions that could occur, like the
possibility of the lights going out, jeopardising public support for a
world of cleaner energy.
David Buchan is a research fellow at the
Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. An experienced writer, he was
previously a journalist for The Economist and Financial
Times, for whom he was energy editor.
