We cannot continue on a business-as-usual, carbon fuel dependent mode of operation, because the consequences of doing so are catching up with us. So, what must we do to ensure there is a tomorrow? In this book, experts from around the world come together to shed light on what we can do to preserve a...

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Other Authors:	Ting, David S.-K. 1965- (Editor), Carriveau, Rupp (Editor)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New Jersey ; London ; Singapore World Scientific [2021]
Subjects:	Energy conservation Sustainable engineering Renewable energy sources Energieversorgung Innovation Energiebewusstes Bauen Erneuerbare Energien Electronic books
Online Access:	DE-91 Volltext
Summary:	We cannot continue on a business-as-usual, carbon fuel dependent mode of operation, because the consequences of doing so are catching up with us. So, what must we do to ensure there is a tomorrow? In this book, experts from around the world come together to shed light on what we can do to preserve and expand resources key to the survival of human civilization -- from the state-of-the-art of innovative engineering; to the latest status on energy, energy mix, and advancements in renewable energy -- including the complementary energy storage using hydrogen; or innovative architecture for more sustainable buildings, including retrofitting of aging tall buildings; innovative ways to improve our air, water and coastline with nearshore biodiversity reclamation; to the subject of sustainable development through the water-energy-food nexus. This volume is recommended for research and graduate courses on energy and sustainability, and policymakers interested in the subjects.
Item Description:	Includes bibliographical references
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource (xii, 343 pages) Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten
ISBN:	9789811228032 9789811228049
DOI:	10.1142/12033