provides an authoritative reference on all aspects of this key resource, which currently represents nearly 85% of global energy consumption. Gathering 18 peer-reviewed entries from the the chapters provide comprehensive, yet concise coverage of fundamentals and current areas of research. Written by recognized authorities in the field, this volume represents an essential resource for scientists and engineers working on the development of energy resources, fossil or alternative, and reflects the essential role of energy supplies in supporting a sustainable future. In today's global and technological society, sustenance must be viewed in the context of the modern economy, which is turn is inextricably linked to the use of energy. Among the many updates in this new edition, a chapter on carbon tax and cap-and-trade measures to curb emissions reflects this continued economic dependence on carbon-based energy use. weiterlesen