Energy and Environment

John Byrne (Edited by) Daniel Rich (Edited by)

• Introduction Part I: Overview 1 Energy and Environment in the 21st Century: The Challenge of Change Part II: Historical Analysis 2 The Neglected Challenge: Energy, Economic Growth and Environmental Protection in the Industrial History of the U.S. 3 Fueling the Illusion of Progress: Energy and Industrialization in the European Experience Part III: Contemporary Issues 4 Climatic Change and Energy Supply: A Comparison of Solar and Nuclear Options 5 The Social Costs of Electricity Generation: Wind and Photovoltaic vs. Fossil and Nuclear Energy 6 Light Vehicles: Policies for Reducing Their Energy Use and Environmental Impacts Part IV: The Policy Challenge 7 Policy for Energy and Sustainable Development 8 Toward a Political Economy of Global Change: Energy, Environment and Development in the Greenhouse