Resumen: | The global energy crisis in context: Reflections on energy, greenhouse gases and carbonaceous fuels - Global energy policy perspectives - Social engagement by the engineer . Energy conversion technology: Harnessing nature, wind, hydro, wave, tidal and geothermal energy - Solar power and the enabling role of nanotechnology - Biofuel prospects in an uncertain world - A future role for nuclear energy. Energy distribution and use: Taking emerging renewable technologies to market - Transportation and energy - Policy challenges for the built environment. The dilemma of the existing building stock. Reflections on our path forward .
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