pt. 1. Setting the scene -- Introduction -- The energy conversion chain -- Energy and the environment : Localized environmental concerns ; Global environmental concerns ; Adaptation and mitigation -- pt. 2. The global energy demand and supply balance -- World energy demand -- World energy supply : World energy sources ; Fossil fuel resources ; The global demand, supply balance -- pt. 3. New and sustainable energy sources -- Non-conventional fossil fuels : New sources of oil and gas ; Clean coal processes ; Carbon mitigation -- Renewable energy sources : Introduction ; Solar energy ; Wind energy -- Biomass energy ; Hydroelectric power ; Ocean energy ; Geothermal energy -- Nuclear power : Introduction ; Light-water reactors ; Heavy-water reactors ; Other reactor types ; Advanced reactor designs ; Nuclear power and sustainability ; Nuclear power economics and public acceptance -- pt. 4. Towards a sustainable energy balance -- The transportation challenge : Transportation energy use ; Road vehicles ; Trains, planes, and ships -- Achieving a sustainable energy balance -- Appendix : Energy conversion factors.
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