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Energy & Environment Nowadays (Hardcover)
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Presently, energy and the environment are closely related issues
throughout the world. The indiscriminate use of fossil fuels has
resulted in adverse effects on the environment (i.e, excessive
production of greenhouse gases, pollution of underground and
superficial waters, soil contamination). The international reserves
of crude oil are declining, and some pessimistic references refer
to an important detriment in the annual oil availability for 2050.
Because of these facts, the necessity to develop novel sources of
energy, especially fuels from sustainable sources, is mandatory.
Such alternative sources of energy (ie: wind, solar, biomass,
hydraulic) are potential renewable sources capable of changing the
paradigm of productive activities around the world. In many cases,
the energy production processes include resources commonly
available or even the use of materials that are considered waste
(ie: wastewaters, agriculture residues, urban solid wastes).
Despite all the desirable characteristics involved, the processes
included in the generation of renewable energy may not only
positively impact the environment, but may also cause harm on
surrounding areas. However, to our knowledge, relatively few works
have been published carrying out this type of environmental
cost-benefit analysis.
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