The global energy system and its future are central to understanding many of the key challenges faced by society today. From climate change to rising prices for

Given the potential disruption of climate change, understanding energy issues and technologies is more important than ever if societies are to make informed cho

Energy is central to the fabric of society. This book revisits the classic notions of energy impacts by examining the social effects of resource extraction and

This book reviews alternative and renewable energy resources in order to pave the way for a more sustainable production in the future. A multi-disciplinary team

The world's dependence on fossil fuels is widely acknowledged to be a major cause of rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Thus there is an urgent