The energy short-falls of the 1970's made clear both individual and
national vulnerability when reliance is on a single energy source
such as petroleum. Further, the situation was a sharp reminder that
fossil fuels are finite and that their supplies will become
limiting. Whether short supplies are for political, economical, or
geological reasons, they signal the need to plan for a future with
diverse options so.that needs can be met without disruptive
consequences when supplies of one source become limiting.
Conservation plays a major role in any strategy; however, it should
be recognized that such steps can only "buy time" by extending the
supply - not create new energy supplies. Proven petroleum reserves
in the United States currently are stated to be equivalent to only
8 years consumption at current rates assuming no imports or
additional petroleum discoveries. Another important strategy is to
develop biomass, solar and other alternative energy supplies and
integrate their use into contemporary society. A fundamental
difference between fossil fuels and biomass involves the concept of
stock versus flow resources. For example, the amount of crude oil
is basically a fixed or stock level which is being rapidly mined."
General
Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag New York
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2014 |
First published: |
1986 |
Authors: |
Wayne H. Smith
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
667 |
Edition: |
1986 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4757-0592-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
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LSN: |
1-4757-0592-1 |
Barcode: |
9781475705928 |
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