Environmental Impact of Power Generation (Paperback)

In today's automated world, the need for economic generation of power is of vital importance. However, the industry is commonly perceived as being responsible for pollution of the atmosphere and contamination of land and water. The wide-ranging subjects addressed in this book will contribute to the public understanding of science in this important area. Encompassing areas as diverse as current performance standards and the use of nuclear fuel, Environmental Impact of Power Generation also includes an historical overview of electricity supply. The emotive issues of air pollution and the ecological effects of overhead power lines are tackled, along with energy efficiency and conservation. This book will be essential reading for students and practitioners in environmental science and engineering.

General

Imprint:	Royal Society of Chemistry
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Issues in Environmental Science and Technology, Volume 11
Release date:	May 1999
First published:	May 1999
Editors:	R.E. Hester • R.M. Harrison
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	150
ISBN-13:	978-0-85404-250-0
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Electrical engineering > Power generation & distribution
LSN:	0-85404-250-4
Barcode:	9780854042500

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