Thirst for power : energy, water and human survival / Michael E. Webber.

By:

Webber, Michael E, 1971-

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780300212464 (hbk)
0300212461 (hbk)

Other title:

Energy, water and human survival

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

333.791/5 23

LOC classification:

HD9502.A2 W413 2016

Contents:

Healthy, wealthy, and free -- Energy -- Water -- Water for energy -- Energy for water -- Constraints -- Trends -- Technical solutions- -- Nontechnical solutions.

Summary: "Although it is widely understood that energy and water are the world's two most critical resources, their vital interconnections and vulnerabilities are less often recognized. This farsighted book offers a new, holistic way of thinking about energy and water -- a big picture approach that reveals the interdependence of the two resources, identifies the seriousness of the challenges, and lays out an optimistic approach with an array of solutions to ensure the continuing sustainability of both. Michael Webber, a leader and teacher in the field of energy technology and policy, explains how energy and water supplies are linked and how problems in either can be crippling for the other. He shows that current population growth, economic growth, climate change, and short-sighted policies are likely to make things worse. Yet, Webber asserts, more integrated planning with long-term sustainability in mind can avert such a daunting future. Combining anecdotes and personal stories with insights into the latest science of energy and water, he identifies a hopeful path toward wise long-range water-energy decisions and a more reliable and abundant future for humanity"--Provided by publisher.

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Title notes ( 3 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	NMC Library	Stacks	HD9502 .A2 W413 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		33039001407336

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Although it is widely understood that energy and water are the world's two most critical resources, their vital interconnections and vulnerabilities are less often recognized. This farsighted book offers a new, holistic way of thinking about energy and water -- a big picture approach that reveals the interdependence of the two resources, identifies the seriousness of the challenges, and lays out an optimistic approach with an array of solutions to ensure the continuing sustainability of both. Michael Webber, a leader and teacher in the field of energy technology and policy, explains how energy and water supplies are linked and how problems in either can be crippling for the other. He shows that current population growth, economic growth, climate change, and short-sighted policies are likely to make things worse. Yet, Webber asserts, more integrated planning with long-term sustainability in mind can avert such a daunting future. Combining anecdotes and personal stories with insights into the latest science of energy and water, he identifies a hopeful path toward wise long-range water-energy decisions and a more reliable and abundant future for humanity"--Provided by publisher.

Healthy, wealthy, and free -- Energy -- Water -- Water for energy -- Energy for water -- Constraints -- Trends -- Technical solutions- -- Nontechnical solutions.