Future Energy without Oil and Fossil Fuel

Problems caused by global warming due to carbon dioxide released from combusting fossil fuels are now generally accepted. Fossil fuels are a finite resource that will start to run out during this century, we have, for example, around 40 years of oil supply at current usage rates. It is shown in the chapter that world can run successfully without fossil fuel sources using the current technology.

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Problems caused by global warming due to carbon dioxide released from combusting fossil fuels are now generally accepted. Fossil fuels are a finite resource that will start to run out during this century, we have, for example, around 40 years of oil supply at current usage rates. It is shown in the chapter that world can run successfully without fossil fuel sources using the current technology.

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