What You Need to Know About Energy

What You Need to Know About Energy
Author: Board on Energy and Environmental Systems (BEES)
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2008-04-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309141516

American society, with a standard of living unprecedented in human history, can attribute a large measure of its success to increasingly sophisticated uses of energy. But that condition has come at a cost—to irreplaceable resources, to the environment, and to our national independence. The goal of What You Need to Know About Energy is to present an accurate picture of America's current and projected energy needs and to describe options that are likely to play a significant role in our energy future. Written for a general audience, the booklet begins with a description of the status of energy in 21st-century America, including an account of our main sources of energy and a survey of the nation's energy demand versus the world's available supply. It then looks ahead to the quest for greater energy efficiency and to a portfolio of emerging technologies.

Energy Island

Energy Island
Author: Allan Drummond
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2011-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0374321841

Tells how the people of Danish island of Samso decided to use wind energy to power their lives and became the "Energy Island."

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
Author: Bill Gates
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2021-02-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0735280452

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this urgent, singularly authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical--and accessible--plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid an irreversible climate catastrophe. Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help and guidance of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science and finance, he has focused on exactly what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide toward certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only gathers together all the information we need to fully grasp how important it is that we work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases but also details exactly what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal. He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. He describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions; where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively; where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions--suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise. As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but by following the guidelines he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.

Energy and Civilization

Energy and Civilization
Author: Vaclav Smil
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2018-11-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0262536161

A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization. "I wait for new Smil books the way some people wait for the next 'Star Wars' movie. In his latest book, Energy and Civilization: A History, he goes deep and broad to explain how innovations in humans' ability to turn energy into heat, light, and motion have been a driving force behind our cultural and economic progress over the past 10,000 years. —Bill Gates, Gates Notes, Best Books of the Year Energy is the only universal currency; it is necessary for getting anything done. The conversion of energy on Earth ranges from terra-forming forces of plate tectonics to cumulative erosive effects of raindrops. Life on Earth depends on the photosynthetic conversion of solar energy into plant biomass. Humans have come to rely on many more energy flows—ranging from fossil fuels to photovoltaic generation of electricity—for their civilized existence. In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization. Humans are the only species that can systematically harness energies outside their bodies, using the power of their intellect and an enormous variety of artifacts—from the simplest tools to internal combustion engines and nuclear reactors. The epochal transition to fossil fuels affected everything: agriculture, industry, transportation, weapons, communication, economics, urbanization, quality of life, politics, and the environment. Smil describes humanity's energy eras in panoramic and interdisciplinary fashion, offering readers a magisterial overview. This book is an extensively updated and expanded version of Smil's Energy in World History (1994). Smil has incorporated an enormous amount of new material, reflecting the dramatic developments in energy studies over the last two decades and his own research over that time.

ENERGY

ENERGY
Author: Kathleen M Reilly
Publisher: Nomad Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1936749319

Energy is a vital part of our lives. It powers our computer, lights our home, and moves our car. It also costs a lot of money and pollutes our environment. In Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power and How We Get It, kids ages 9–12 learn about the history and science of the world’s energy sources, from nonrenewable fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas to renewable sources such as solar and wind power. Sidebars and fun trivia break up the text, making it easily accessible and engaging, while hands-on projects encourage active learning. Requiring little adult supervision and using supplies commonly found in most households, activities range from constructing a battery to recreating an oil spill to see how difficult cleanup can be. By exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each energy source, kids will gain insight into the future of energy and its impact on our planet.

What You Need to Know Now

What You Need to Know Now
Author: Sharon Stewart
Publisher: Sharon Stewart
Total Pages: 115
Release:
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Have you ever wondered what the future of humanity will be like? "What You Need to Know Now," is a book channelled by Sharon Stewart who channels Ivo, from an advanced race of human ETs in the Vegan star system. Ivo makes clear the danger we are in on Earth, unless we wake up now and take action. He discusses the role of Gaia, what life is like on his planet, and who built the pyramids. Are you a star child or think you may be? Sharon discusses her life as an unaware star child and the pain of trying to fit in to a world that needed her to remain different. Click the link to find out now.

Energy...(What?!)

Energy...(What?!)
Author: Gigi Gallaway
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2017-01-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1478768312

Energy is a big deal. This is a groundbreaking book because energy is an important part of every human being as well as all living things. By understanding energy we can be, and will be, far healthier, happier and more connected. Energy...(WHAT?!) is a book about the energies of life. This is not the kind of energy that powers houses or builds muscles though; it's about the parts-of-life energy that few people understand. If you have no idea what I mean, then please know this book is perfect for you. Energy is everywhere. It's within and outside of our bodies, and in many different forms. Some examples of this energy are meridians (that flow and are adjusted through acupuncture and reflexology), auras (clouds of energy that surround the body) and chakras (the 7 vertical energy wheels of color that run up your spine). We've all heard these discussed here and there, but Energy...(What?!) brings them all together in an easy to understand way. All life forms have energy, but different life forms carry different energy. Even some inanimate objects carry energy. Feng shui is well known as a way of balancing these energies in a given space. Too often, there is such a complexity to the many different types of energy and what they are able to do, that the subject can be not only confusing, but also seemingly reserved for advanced trained healers and gurus. Energy...(What?!) has been written for the lay people that want an understanding of what these energies are, how they work, and how to understand, learn and use them in one's own life. This book describes how energy holds all of our information and acts as a communication medium. When we think of communication, we usually think of speaking, hearing, and reading the body language of humans when, in fact, there is really much more there. Communication is about everything we take in from the environment around us. Energy is a silent communicator as most people are unaware of it. For those who do understand it though, the volume, or frequency, can be adjusted and the energy 'heard'. This is what Alternative Therapeutic Energy Healing does. It reads energy. Energy that not only holds information about ourselves, but communicates to others, and can be adjusted by those with the knowledge of how to do so. Energy...(What?!) was written by an experienced, world-renowned healer who works with energy, beliefs, and shamanic practices. Gigi Gallaway also leads various workshops that teach how to communicate and understand the information held within therapeutic energy. Energy is an essential part of who we are and what we believe. Energy...(What?!) is meant to awaken people to the important understanding and work of belief healing and adjustment using energetic means. By understanding and educating ourselves we can then adjust who we are, and the world around us, into the highest and best place possible. The Energy...(What?!) reader is going to come away from this book with a fuller understanding of the importance of energy and very likely is going to feel really, really great.

APlusPhysics

APlusPhysics
Author: Dan Fullerton
Publisher: Silly Beagle Productions
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2011-04-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0983563306

APlusPhysics: Your Guide to Regents Physics Essentials is a clear and concise roadmap to the entire New York State Regents Physics curriculum, preparing students for success in their high school physics class as well as review for high marks on the Regents Physics Exam. Topics covered include pre-requisite math and trigonometry; kinematics; forces; Newton's Laws of Motion, circular motion and gravity; impulse and momentum; work, energy, and power; electrostatics; electric circuits; magnetism; waves; optics; and modern physics. Featuring more than five hundred questions from past Regents exams with worked out solutions and detailed illustrations, this book is integrated with the APlusPhysics.com website, which includes online question and answer forums, videos, animations, and supplemental problems to help you master Regents Physics essentials. "The best physics books are the ones kids will actually read." Advance Praise for APlusPhysics Regents Physics Essentials: "Very well written... simple, clear engaging and accessible. You hit a grand slam with this review book." -- Anthony, NY Regents Physics Teacher. "Does a great job giving students what they need to know. The value provided is amazing." -- Tom, NY Regents Physics Teacher. "This was tremendous preparation for my physics test. I love the detailed problem solutions." -- Jenny, NY Regents Physics Student. "Regents Physics Essentials has all the information you could ever need and is much easier to understand than many other textbooks... it is an excellent review tool and is truly written for students." -- Cat, NY Regents Physics Student

Energy Resources

Energy Resources
Author: Andrew L. Simon
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483187500

Energy Resources mainly focuses on energy, including its definition, historical perspective, sources, utilization, and conservation. This text first explains what energy is and what its uses are. This book then explains coal, oil, and natural gas, which are some of the common energy sources used by various industries. Other energy sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, water, and nuclear energy sources are also tackled. This text also looks into fusion energy and techniques of energy conversion. This book concludes by explaining the energy allocation and utilization crisis. This publication will be invaluable to those interested in energy science.