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Renewable EnergyDiscover the crucial role renewable energy plays in today's world with this insightful book by Nick Jelley. Energy, a cornerstone of modern life, isn't universally accessible, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions that combat climate change. This essential guide delves into the most significant renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass, alongside emerging alternatives like geothermal, tidal, and wave energy.
Discover the crucial role renewable energy plays in today's world with this insightful book by Nick Jelley. Energy, a cornerstone of modern life, isn't universally accessible, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions that combat climate change. This essential guide delves into the most significant renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass, alongside emerging alternatives like geothermal, tidal, and wave energy. Overcoming the challenges of integrating renewable energy into existing electricity grids and the necessity of energy storage are critical themes. Learn how innovative technologies, such as advanced battery storage and power-to-gas systems, can facilitate a greener future.In today's context, where the implications of climate policies are ever-important—including international commitments like the Paris Agreement—this book offers a timely exploration of how renewable energy can empower developing nations, improve public health, and safeguard our planet. With a clear focus on the opportunities and solutions presented by the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, it underscores the profound impact of clean energy on global welfare. Perfect for those seeking to understand renewable resources and their significance in our collective fight against climate change.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As it’s shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780198825401. Year: 2020. Publisher: Oxford University Press UK. Pages: 160.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
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ISBN: 9780198825401
Year: 2020
Publisher: Oxford University Press UK
Pages: 160
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Energy is vital for a good standard of living, and much of the world's population does not have enough. Affordable and adequate sources of power that do not cause climate change or pollution are crucial; and renewables provide the answer. Wind and solar farms can now provide the cheapest electricity in many parts of the world. Moreover, they could provide all of the world's energy needs. But while market forces are fast helping the transition from fossil fuels to
renewables, there are opposing pressures, such as the USA's proposed withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, and the vested interests in fossil fuels. This Very Short Introduction
describes the main renewable sources of energy- solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass- as well as the less well-developed ones- geothermal, tidal, and wave. Nick Jelley explains the challenges of integrating renewables into electricity grids, and the need for energy storage and for clean heat; and discusses the opportunities in developing countries for renewable energy to empower millions. He also considers international efforts and policies to support renewables and tackle climate change; and
explains recent innovations in wind and solar energy production, battery storage, and in the emerging power-to-gas provision for clean heating. Throughout, he emphasises what renewable energy can
deliver, and its importance in tackling climate change, and in improving health, welfare, and access to electricity. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new
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Hardy the poet
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We all know Hardy the novelist, but perhaps he is less well known as a poet. In this volume of over 900 pages, with nearly 1,000 poems, Hardy is colorful, chatty, direct, lyrical, thoughtful, deep. And perhaps his finest quality - at least so I find - is the fact that he is down-to-earth. His poems are not "difficult" for a reasonably literate, experienced reader; and the rhyming is never forced. In short, his poems are a delight.
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The other side of one of the giants of the Victorian era.
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Thomas Hardy is my favorite novelist who has ever lived. I preface the review of this poetry anthology - which includes every one of the 900+ poems he wrote throughout his life, from the 1860s to just before his death in 1928 - in this way because I’m a bit biased. Hardy’s poetry is technically satisfying and nearly as moving as his novels, and you can tell that the same precision he brought to prose is on full display in his verse. I’m working my way through every single poem in this collection, and thus far my favorites are “The Convergence of the Twain” and “After the Last Breath.” There are other poets whose works I like better (Dickinson, Yeats, Wordsworth, and Whitman come to mind), but as an amateur Hardy scholar, reading this collection is positively invaluable to understand the full depth of his genius, and as always Wordsworth Classics delivers in terms of a quality paperback that should withstand years of enjoyment. I own many of their releases and have yet to find one that even slightly disappoints.
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Pure enjoyment
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Expanding my knowledge and enjoying the history
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Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2022
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Great Book Needed for Class
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My daughter needed this book for her Masters class. Glad we easily found it on Amazon.
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Required Reading
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Merwin’s four most important books all collected in one.
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