McElroy M.B. Fueling the planet the past, present, and future of energy

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Harvard University, 2009. 88 p. ISBN:13 9781436189101, 9781436189095

Renowned professor Michael B. McElroy leads a comprehensive examination of energy, including its history, use in the world today, and environmental consequences. Whether discussing the oil shocks of the 1970s, the current reliance on imported oil, or the growing buildup of carbon dioxide in the planet’s atmosphere, it is clear that energy represents one of the world’s most daunting challenges. In these informed, easy-to-follow lectures, Professor McElroy imparts a clear understanding of energy—in all its applications—and offers a vision for a clean, safe, and sustainable future.

Course Syllabus
A Short History of the Earth
What Is Energy?
The Sun
Fossil Fuels: Coal and Oil
Oil and Natural Gas
Water and Wind Power
The Nature and History of Nuclear Power
Steam and the Industrial Revolution
Electricity
The Inteal Combustion Engine
How We Use Energy Today
The Climate Challenge
Options for a Low-Carbon Energy Economy: Co, Sugar Cane, and Other Biofuels
Vision for a Sustainable Energy Future

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