Fueling our future : an introduction to sustainable energy / Robert L. Evans.

Glossary
pt. I. Setting the scene
1. Introduction
2. The energy conversion chain
3. Energy and the environment
3.1. Localized environmental concerns
3.2. Global environmental concerns
3.3. Adaptation and mitigation
pt. II. The global energy demand and supply balance
4. World energy demand
5. World energy supply
5.1. World energy sources
5.2. Fossil fuel resources
5.3. The global demand, supply balance
pt. III. New and sustainable energy sources
6. Non-conventional fossil fuels
6.1. New sources of oil and gas
6.2. Clean coal processes
6.3. Carbon mitigation
7. Renewable energy sources
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Solar energy
7.3. Wind energy
7.4. Biomass energy
7.5. Hydroelectric power
7.6. Ocean energy
7.7. Geothermal energy
8. Nuclear power
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Light-water reactors
8.3. Heavy-water reactors
8.4. Other reactor types
8.5. Advanced reactor designs
8.6. Nuclear power and sustainability
8.7. Nuclear power economics and public acceptance
pt. IV. Towards a sustainable energy balance
9. The transportation challenge
9.1. Transportation energy use
9.2. Road vehicles
9.3. Trains, planes, and ships
10. Achieving a sustainable energy balance
Appendix. Energy conversion factors.