energy policy

"A . . . citizen's guide to the seven urgent changes that will really make a difference for our climate--and how we can hold our governments accountable for putting these plans into action"--Publisher.

"This volume looks at the various alternative energy sources and their economic viability, exploring the debate about which path forward makes the most sense. Readers will gain a better understanding of the crossroads facing policymakers and the energy sector and be empowered to form their own opinions about how this . . . issue should be addressed"--Provided by publisher.

States that key sectors of the global business community are fast-decoupling from fossil fuels in favor of ever cheaper solar and wind energies and the new business opportunities and employment that accompany them, which would leave trillions of dollars in stranded fossil fuel assets, creating a carbon bubble likely to burst by 2028, causing the collapse of the fossil fuel civilization. Rifkin has implemented Green New Deal-style transitions in the European Union and the People's Republic of China and discusses how it can transform the global economy and save life on Earth.

Examines the impact of energy, national rivalries, and climate change on geopolitical developments throughout history. Includes black-and-white photographs, maps, and graphs.

"A clear and urgent call for the national, social, and individual changes required to prevent catastrophic climate change"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the top secrets of science in energy research, including nuclear research during World War II, new renewable energy, and green tech discoveries.

"This volume looks at the various alternative energy sources and their economic viability, exploring the debate about which path forward makes the most sense. Readers will gain a better understanding of the crossroads facing policymakers and the energy sector and be empowered to form their own opinions about how this . . . issue should be addressed"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to understanding the future of power resources and the political importance of energy policy.

"Using historical anecdotes and contemporary reporting, Power Trip explains the roots of America's energy addiction, its current state, and outlines real solutions that are arising from a new generation of activists, economists, entrepreneurs, and the business community"--Provided by publisher.

Contains primary and secondary source documents that provide varying perspectives on the issue of U.S. dependence on foreign oil.