Includes bibliographical references and index

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

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