Murphy, Thomas W.  Jr. <br/><br/>
Energy and human ambitions on a finite planet  : assessing and adapting to planetary limits 
/ Thomas W. Murphy, Jr. 
 - 1 online resource (445 pages) :  color illustrations 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>I. Setting the stage : growth and limitations 1. Exponential growth 2. Economic growth limits 3. Population 4. Space colonization II. Energy and fossil fuels 5. Energy and power units 6. Putting thermal energy to work 7. The energy landscape 8. Fossil fuels 9. Climate change III. Alternative energy 10. Renewable overview 11. Hydroelectric energy 12. Wind energy 13. Solar energy 14. Biological energy 15. Nuclear energy 16. Small players 17. Comparison of alternatives 18. Human factors 19. A plan might be welcome 20. Adaptation strategies 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780578867175 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Human ecology--Forecasting<br/>Earth (Planet)--Forecasting<br/>Energy consumption--Environmental aspects<br/>Renewable energy sources
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic Books