Green energy has rapidly entered the mainstream of society. Annette Saliken, the author of the acclaimed Cocktail Party Guide to Global Warming, provides readers with everything they need to know to understand green energy options and make informed choices in their everyday lives. Each type of green energy is described in clear, objective language. Saliken shares exciting breakthroughs in solar, wind, geothermal, geoexchange, hydro, wave, tidal and biomass energy. She compares the pros, and costs of various types of green energy, and offers straightforward answers to common questions including: What is the difference between wave energy and tidal current energy? How is biomass carbon neutral? What is the difference between geothermal and geoexchange energy? Are fuel cells a type of alternative energy? How does using solar panels for electricity differ from using solar heat? This is a concise look at how we can address our growing energy needs while moving toward innovation and away from greenhouse-gas emissions, oil spills and rising fuel prices.
Cocktail Party Guide to Global Warming explains the basics of global warming in clear, objective language. Whether you need help sorting facts from sensationalism or want to have an informed opinion about the most important conversation going on today, Cocktail Party Guide to Global Warming delivers the goods. Drawing on scientific data from leading authorities on the topic, Saliken clarifies common misconceptions and answers such frequently asked questions as: What is the difference between climate change and global warming? What natural sources can cause global warming? What is the difference between greenhouse gases and pollution? What are carbon credits? What is peak oil? Are fuel cells a type of alternative energy? Informative without over-complicating, dumbing down or preaching, this concise guide cuts a refreshing path through the dense fog surrounding global warming. And it includes 11 ways you can make a difference. "The classic martini of climate change books—a short, crisp, clear guide to the problem and its renewable-energy solutions."—David Suzuki
Green energy has rapidly entered the mainstream of society. Annette Saliken, the author of the acclaimed Cocktail Party Guide to Global Warming, provides readers with everything they need to know to understand green energy options and make informed choices in their everyday lives. Each type of green energy is described in clear, objective language. Saliken shares exciting breakthroughs in solar, wind, geothermal, geoexchange, hydro, wave, tidal and biomass energy. She compares the pros, and costs of various types of green energy, and offers straightforward answers to common questions including: What is the difference between wave energy and tidal current energy? How is biomass carbon neutral? What is the difference between geothermal and geoexchange energy? Are fuel cells a type of alternative energy? How does using solar panels for electricity differ from using solar heat? This is a concise look at how we can address our growing energy needs while moving toward innovation and away from greenhouse-gas emissions, oil spills and rising fuel prices.
Cocktail Party Guide to Global Warming explains the basics of global warming in clear, objective language. Whether you need help sorting facts from sensationalism or want to have an informed opinion about the most important conversation going on today, Cocktail Party Guide to Global Warming delivers the goods. Drawing on scientific data from leading authorities on the topic, Saliken clarifies common misconceptions and answers such frequently asked questions as: What is the difference between climate change and global warming? What natural sources can cause global warming? What is the difference between greenhouse gases and pollution? What are carbon credits? What is peak oil? Are fuel cells a type of alternative energy? Informative without over-complicating, dumbing down or preaching, this concise guide cuts a refreshing path through the dense fog surrounding global warming. And it includes 11 ways you can make a difference. "The classic martini of climate change books—a short, crisp, clear guide to the problem and its renewable-energy solutions."—David Suzuki
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