In this newly updated and engaging introduction, renowned scientist Vaclav Smil explores energy in all its facets - from the inner workings of the human body to what we eat, the car we drive and the race for more efficient and eco-friendly fuels.
Energy: A Beginner's Guide highlights the importance of energy in both past and present societies, by shedding light on the science behind global warming and efforts to prevent it, and by revealing how our daily decisions affect energy consumption. Whether you're looking for dinner table conversation or to further your own understanding, this book will amaze and inform, uncovering the truths and exposing the myths behind one of the most important concepts in our universe.
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Prolific author and expert on the history of energy Vaclav Smil on why the transition from oil and gas will be tougher than most people think. “I’m not an optimist or a pessimist,” he likes to say. “I’m a scientist.” https://t.co/skAtKgxQup
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@SexyLikeMeiosis @orbuch Vaclav Smil's Energy and Civilization: A History is a terrific read on all this
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Hard to emphasize enough just how much we do not know the future. As a grad student, my favorite treatment of the topic was Vaclav Smil's great takedown of energy price projections in _Energy at the Crossroads_. https://t.co/jsLFOuh2F0