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The world needs to turn away from fossil fuels and use clean,
renewable sources of energy as soon as we can. Failure to do so
will cause catastrophic climate damage sooner than you might think,
leading to loss of biodiversity and economic and political
instability. But all is not lost! We still have time to save the
planet without resorting to 'miracle' technologies. We need to wave
goodbye to outdated technologies, such as natural gas and carbon
capture, and repurpose the technologies that we already have at our
disposal. We can use existing technologies to harness, store, and
transmit energy from wind, water, and solar sources to ensure
reliable electricity, heat supplies, and energy security. Find out
what you can do to improve the health, climate, and economic state
of our planet. Together, we can solve the climate crisis, eliminate
air pollution and safely secure energy supplies for everyone.
Numerous laws - including the Green New Deal - have been proposed
or passed in cities, states, and countries to transition from
fossil fuels to 100% clean, renewable energy in order to address
climate change, air pollution, and energy insecurity. This textbook
lays out the science, technology, economics, policy, and social
aspects of such transitions. It discusses the renewable electricity
and heat generating technologies needed; the electricity, heat,
cold, and hydrogen storage technologies required; how to keep the
electric power grid stable; and how to address non-energy sources
of emissions. It discusses the history of the 100% Movement, which
evolved from a collaboration among scientists, cultural leaders,
business people, and community leaders. Finally, it discusses
current progress in transitioning to 100% renewables, and the new
policies needed to complete the transition. Online course
supplements include lecture slides, answers to the end-of-chapter
student exercises, and a list of extra resources.
Numerous laws - including the Green New Deal - have been proposed
or passed in cities, states, and countries to transition from
fossil fuels to 100% clean, renewable energy in order to address
climate change, air pollution, and energy insecurity. This textbook
lays out the science, technology, economics, policy, and social
aspects of such transitions. It discusses the renewable electricity
and heat generating technologies needed; the electricity, heat,
cold, and hydrogen storage technologies required; how to keep the
electric power grid stable; and how to address non-energy sources
of emissions. It discusses the history of the 100% Movement, which
evolved from a collaboration among scientists, cultural leaders,
business people, and community leaders. Finally, it discusses
current progress in transitioning to 100% renewables, and the new
policies needed to complete the transition. Online course
supplements include lecture slides, answers to the end-of-chapter
student exercises, and a list of extra resources.
New edition of a successful and comprehensive textbook on the
atmospheric processes, numerical methods, and computational
techniques required for advanced students and scientists to
successfully study air pollution and meteorology. From reviews: ' I
highly recommend the Jacobson book for graduate students and
professionals engaged in atmospheric modeling. They will find
themselves frequently reaching for it as a reference. I certainly
do.' Daniel J. Jacob, Atmospheric Environment ' ...recommended as a
text for a rigorous course of study in air pollution meteorology
and modeling.' T. Warner, Applied Mechanical Review
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the history and science of major air pollution issues. It begins with an introduction to the basic atmospheric chemistry and the history of discovery of chemicals in the atmosphere, and then moves on to a discussion of the evolution of the earth's atmosphere, and the structure and composition of the present-day atmosphere. It also offers a comprehensive and accessible discussion of the five major atmospheric pollution topics: urban outdoor air pollution, indoor air pollution, acid deposition, stratospheric ozone reduction, and global climate change.
New edition of a successful and comprehensive textbook on the
atmospheric processes, numerical methods, and computational
techniques required for advanced students and scientists to
successfully study air pollution and meteorology. From reviews: ' I
highly recommend the Jacobson book for graduate students and
professionals engaged in atmospheric modeling. They will find
themselves frequently reaching for it as a reference. I certainly
do.' Daniel J. Jacob, Atmospheric Environment ' ... recommended as
a text for a rigorous course of study in air pollution meteorology
and modeling.' T. Warner, Applied Mechanical Review
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