Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-187) and index.
Contents
A new carbonless and sustainable era is at America's doorstep -- The problem: climate change and its global impact -- Asia leads the GIR: Japan and South Korea -- Europe joins the GIR -- China leapfrogs into the GIR -- Sustainable communities -- Renewable energy integrated systems -- Smart green grids in the GIR -- Emerging commercial technologies empower the GIR -- The next economics -- The race for global energy innovation has begun: where is America?
Summary
"The world is entering the Third Industrial Revolution, an era of remarkable progress in science and technology that will require a global shift away from reliance on fossil-fuel and carbon-based energy. This book explains how America can lead the effort to reverse global warming and become the world leader in global energy innovation."-- Provided by publisher.
