Environmental Impact of Power Generation
eBook - PDF

Environmental Impact of Power Generation

  1. 150 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Environmental Impact of Power Generation

About this book

In today's automated world, the need for economic generation of power is of vital importance. However, the industry is commonly perceived as being responsible for pollution of the atmosphere and contamination of land and water. The wide-ranging subjects addressed in this book will contribute to the public understanding of science in this important area. Encompassing areas as diverse as current performance standards and the use of nuclear fuel, Environmental Impact of Power Generation also includes an historical overview of electricity supply. The emotive issues of air pollution and the ecological effects of overhead power lines are tackled, along with energy efficiency and conservation. This book will be essential reading for students and practitioners in environmental science and engineering.

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Yes, you can access Environmental Impact of Power Generation by R E Hester, R M Harrison in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Physical Sciences & Environmental Science. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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