Sustainable energy : resources, technology, and planning / I.G. Malkina-Pykh and Y.A. Pykh.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

History and Introduction Energy Through History Scientific Principles What Is Sustainable Energy?. Systems Analysis of Energy Systems Introduction Classifications of Energy Models Descriptions of Energy Models Energy Indicators. Energy Resources Fossil Fuels Nuclear Energy Resources Renewable Energy Sources. Energy Technology Energy Systems Energy Conversion Energy Storage Energy Transport Power Plants. Energy Economics Energy Supply and Demand Evaluation of Energy Cost Evaluation The Economics of Energy. Energy Planning and Policy Energy Planning Energy Policies. Energy and Society Energy and Social Development Energy and Human Health Energy Legislation Energy Education. Energy and the Global Environment Acid Rain Global Warming Greenhouse Gases Oil Spills Radioactive Wastes Future Global Aspects of Energy.