The Resource Power shift : from fossil energy to dynamic solar power, Robert Arthur Stayton ; illustrated by Todd Sallo
Power shift : from fossil energy to dynamic solar power, Robert Arthur Stayton ; illustrated by Todd Sallo
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The item Power shift : from fossil energy to dynamic solar power, Robert Arthur Stayton ; illustrated by Todd Sallo represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Austin Public Library.
This item is available to borrow from 2 library branches.
- Summary
- "Power Shift's breakthrough insight is that human civilization has embarked on a great transformation from static fossil energy to dynamic solar power, altering the basic relationship between humans and energy. This shift is so fundamental that it defines a new historical epoch, and looms as large as the discovery of fire, the development of agriculture, and the exploitation of fossil fuels. Today few are aware that this new epoch has already begun. Written for a general audience, Power Shift explains this insight by retelling the story of humans in terms of energy. It shows how energy defined our species and supported our expansive takeover of Planet Earth. It clearly outlines our current energy dilemma, and the way forward."--Publisher's description
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- x, 335 pages
- Contents
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- Part 1. How we got here: Energy defines us ; How we became the energy-using animal ; The wood energy epoch ; The fossil fuel epoch ; Fossil fuels and heat engines advanced the human race
- Part 2. Our energy dilemma: Modern energy consumers ; Fossil fuels put us in a bind ; Crucial decision point on energy ; Eliminate modern energy ; Clean coal ; Nuclear energy
- Part 3. Solar is the one: Solar energy ; Energy storage ; Energy efficiency ; Solar PV will be the biggest solar ; The compelling economics of solar PV ; The price of solar PV is dropping
- Part 4. A plan: How much solar is needed? ; Exponential growth ; Electrification ; Transition gradually and gracefully
- -- Part 5. The pursuit of permanent power: Shift to power sources ; The solar epoch begins ; What holds us back? ; The way forward: individual action ; Time to act
- Isbn
- 9780990479208
- Label
- Power shift : from fossil energy to dynamic solar power
- Title
- Power shift
- Title remainder
- from fossil energy to dynamic solar power
- Statement of responsibility
- Robert Arthur Stayton ; illustrated by Todd Sallo
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "Power Shift's breakthrough insight is that human civilization has embarked on a great transformation from static fossil energy to dynamic solar power, altering the basic relationship between humans and energy. This shift is so fundamental that it defines a new historical epoch, and looms as large as the discovery of fire, the development of agriculture, and the exploitation of fossil fuels. Today few are aware that this new epoch has already begun. Written for a general audience, Power Shift explains this insight by retelling the story of humans in terms of energy. It shows how energy defined our species and supported our expansive takeover of Planet Earth. It clearly outlines our current energy dilemma, and the way forward."--Publisher's description
- Cataloging source
- OCP
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Stayton, Robert
- Dewey number
- 333.7923
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
- Sallo, Todd
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Renewable energy sources
- Electric power production
- Photovoltaic power systems
- Solar energy
- Label
- Power shift : from fossil energy to dynamic solar power, Robert Arthur Stayton ; illustrated by Todd Sallo
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-323) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Part 1. How we got here: Energy defines us ; How we became the energy-using animal ; The wood energy epoch ; The fossil fuel epoch ; Fossil fuels and heat engines advanced the human race -- Part 2. Our energy dilemma: Modern energy consumers ; Fossil fuels put us in a bind ; Crucial decision point on energy ; Eliminate modern energy ; Clean coal ; Nuclear energy -- Part 3. Solar is the one: Solar energy ; Energy storage ; Energy efficiency ; Solar PV will be the biggest solar ; The compelling economics of solar PV ; The price of solar PV is dropping -- Part 4. A plan: How much solar is needed? ; Exponential growth ; Electrification ; Transition gradually and gracefully -- -- Part 5. The pursuit of permanent power: Shift to power sources ; The solar epoch begins ; What holds us back? ; The way forward: individual action ; Time to act
- Control code
- ocn910524373
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- x, 335 pages
- Isbn
- 9780990479208
- Isbn Type
- (Paperback)
- Lccn
- 2014922518
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
- (OCoLC)910524373
- Label
- Power shift : from fossil energy to dynamic solar power, Robert Arthur Stayton ; illustrated by Todd Sallo
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-323) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Part 1. How we got here: Energy defines us ; How we became the energy-using animal ; The wood energy epoch ; The fossil fuel epoch ; Fossil fuels and heat engines advanced the human race -- Part 2. Our energy dilemma: Modern energy consumers ; Fossil fuels put us in a bind ; Crucial decision point on energy ; Eliminate modern energy ; Clean coal ; Nuclear energy -- Part 3. Solar is the one: Solar energy ; Energy storage ; Energy efficiency ; Solar PV will be the biggest solar ; The compelling economics of solar PV ; The price of solar PV is dropping -- Part 4. A plan: How much solar is needed? ; Exponential growth ; Electrification ; Transition gradually and gracefully -- -- Part 5. The pursuit of permanent power: Shift to power sources ; The solar epoch begins ; What holds us back? ; The way forward: individual action ; Time to act
- Control code
- ocn910524373
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- x, 335 pages
- Isbn
- 9780990479208
- Isbn Type
- (Paperback)
- Lccn
- 2014922518
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
- (OCoLC)910524373
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