Clean Energy Nation

Freeing America from the Tyranny of Fossil Fuels

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Energy, Earth Sciences
Cover of the book Clean Energy Nation by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK, AMACOM
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK ISBN: 9780814413739
Publisher: AMACOM Publication: August 1, 2011
Imprint: AMACOM Language: English
Author: Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
ISBN: 9780814413739
Publisher: AMACOM
Publication: August 1, 2011
Imprint: AMACOM
Language: English

In the vein of “An Inconvenient Truth,” a sobering assessment of our nation’s energy policies and a stirring call for change. Dangerous CO2 emissions, massive oil spills, dwindling supplies—the problems with fossil fuels are driving a long-overdue reassessment of our nation’s energy policies. U.S. Congressman Jerry McNerney, a renewable energy engineer and the first representative with expertise in energy independence, leads the way to change. In Clean Energy Nation, he and journalist Martin Cheek make an impassioned argument for drastically reducing dependency on fossil fuels and developing sustainable, readily available energy sources—solar, wind, biofuel, geothermal, and hydrogen-based power. Bringing together a rare combination of scientific knowledge, political savvy, and insightful journalism, the authors reveal the pros and cons of alternative energy sources and examine how our nation became addicted to fossil fuels in the first place. The book reads like the dramatic story it is, complete with dire projections about peak oil and grim scenarios of rising oceans…keen insights into policies and players that have stalled progress on climate change and favored big oil…and astute recommendations for building a clean energy economy and a prosperous, stable future.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In the vein of “An Inconvenient Truth,” a sobering assessment of our nation’s energy policies and a stirring call for change. Dangerous CO2 emissions, massive oil spills, dwindling supplies—the problems with fossil fuels are driving a long-overdue reassessment of our nation’s energy policies. U.S. Congressman Jerry McNerney, a renewable energy engineer and the first representative with expertise in energy independence, leads the way to change. In Clean Energy Nation, he and journalist Martin Cheek make an impassioned argument for drastically reducing dependency on fossil fuels and developing sustainable, readily available energy sources—solar, wind, biofuel, geothermal, and hydrogen-based power. Bringing together a rare combination of scientific knowledge, political savvy, and insightful journalism, the authors reveal the pros and cons of alternative energy sources and examine how our nation became addicted to fossil fuels in the first place. The book reads like the dramatic story it is, complete with dire projections about peak oil and grim scenarios of rising oceans…keen insights into policies and players that have stalled progress on climate change and favored big oil…and astute recommendations for building a clean energy economy and a prosperous, stable future.

More books from AMACOM

Cover of the book Leadership 2030 by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book Performance Management: EBook Edition by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book Cracking the New Job Market by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book Marketing (The Brian Tracy Success Library) by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book Exceptional Service, Exceptional Profit by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book Successful Business Process Management by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book Beyond Race and Gender by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book The Disaster Recovery Handbook by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book Stress-Free Potty Training by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book Beating the Workplace Bully by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book The Complete Guide to Investing in Foreclosures by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book The Camino Way by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book High-Impact Human Capital Strategy by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book 101 Ways to Captivate a Business Audience by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
Cover of the book The Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers by Jerry MCNERNEY, Martin CHEEK
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy