Our Energy Future - Socioeconomic Implications and Policy Options for Rural America (Hardcover)

Rapid changes in energy production and consumption are having major socioeconomic implications for the communities of rural America. Technological developments in horizontal drilling, hydraulic fracturing (fracking) nuclear energy, biofuels, wind and solar energy have significantly increased domestic energy production and the production of energy from renewable sources has encouraged energy efficiency. Yet, severe concerns persist and policy decisions on energy issues will have profound implications for all Americans and rural communities where consequences are experienced most directly. Thus, the time is appropriate for a careful exploration of the socioeconomic implications of our energy future. The purpose of this book is to present timely and scientifically sound information on energy policy, socioeconomic aspects of energy production and consumption with a focus on rural areas. The book presents the latest research by top scholars with the goal of clarifying options and providing the basis for informed policy decisions.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies in Energy Policy
Release date:	June 2014
First published:	2015
Editors:	Don Albrecht
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	184
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-78411-6
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Rural planning
LSN:	1-138-78411-7
Barcode:	9781138784116

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