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Date de parution
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Thématique
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Sciences humaines et sociales - Sciences économiques
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Éditions Technip & Ophrys
Présentation de l'éditeur
Rarely has the world's energy sector known such a complicated
and fragile environment as that being experienced in 2011. Energy
demand is increasing rapidly because of growth in the developing
countries. It is largely met by fossil fuels: oil, natural gas and coal, and
also by hydraulic and nuclear power.The use of all these forms of energy now gives rise to controversy. A
year after the uncontrollable oil leaks from the Macondo well in the Gulf
of Mexico, the consequences of the accident are still being debated. The
development of shale gas, currently the source of half natural gas production
in the United States, meets strong opposition in a number of
European countries. Even more serious, the accident at Fukushima has
put into question the future development of nuclear power, particularly
in Europe but also in the USA. There is considerable criticism of the use
of coal, which is the source for most of the energy needs in China and
a number of developing countries, because of its emissions of CO2 and
other pollutants. Even traditional biomass, whose use leads to deforestation
and to respiratory diseases, and the development of hydraulic
power are the subject of debate.How should one judge between these different energies? How can decisions
be taken between reducing consumption and increasing production?
What is the future for new renewable energies?These are the issues at stake on the energy sector.This book appears just at the right time to provide clear and well documented
replies to the questions that all of us, as energy users, are posing.
How are the different forms of energy produced? What does the
future hold for them? Who are the players active in the energy scene?
What are the supply constraints? What is the impact of the strong
growth in India and China on energy resources?The book is in two parts. The first sets out the major characteristics of
the energy sector. The second provides an analysis of the global energy
issues region by region and details the geopolitical aspects.This work is well illustrated and accessible to all, as it does not require
any specific prior knowledge. It will particularly interest readers seeking
a global perspective of a sector that is fundamental both to our
economy and also for our international policies.
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