The Environment of Oil
Author | : R.J. Gilbert |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789401121743 |
ISBN-13 | : 9401121745 |
Rating | : 4/5 (745 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Environment of Oil written by R.J. Gilbert and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oil is the lifeblood of the global economy, and its misuse carries the risk of heavy economic and environmental penalties. This book is a collection of essays bearing on economic growth and environmental concerns for a world that will continue to be dependent on oil throughout the next century. Topics include the outlook for petroleum demand and supply, the potential for alternatives to a petroleum-based economy, the costs of controlling automobile emissions, the environmental costs of moving oil by tanker and pipeline, and competition issues in the production and distribution of petroleum products. The wide range of topics reflects the many different ways in which petroleum and use affect the quality of our lives. The essays are the end results of an initiative by the University of California Energy Institute and reflect careful research into the costs and benefits of the petroleum economy. Together, they offer new insights into the critical task of living with oil, for today and for the future.