Energy and climate: how to achieve a successful energy transition

More than 80% of world energy demand is supplied using fossil energy sources.There is no immediate alternative to cover the majority of our energy needs so CO2 emissions are constantly growing.The decline of fossil energy sources and global warming represent major threats for the present century. Therefore, we need to reconsider our energy model and we need to move towards a more sustainable system. This transition will involve a range of innovative solutions, including more energy efficient technologies and industrial processes, alternative energy sources with reduced carbon intensity, new energy vectors and storage systems, hybrid propulsion systems, plus carbon capture and storage. The book describes these different options and proposes a roadmap for achieving a successful transition, avoiding any economic breakdown or ecological disaster. Acomprehensive range of technologies and Rs experience as director for sustainable development at IFP (formerly LInstitut Français du Pétrole) informs a concise and knowledgeable approach to one of the worlds most pressing challenges.Note: this title is a translation of a French book published by Editions Technip, the publishing arm of the IFP.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-74427-7
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 168
• Fecha Publicación: 14/04/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés