About 2.3 million people worldwide are directly or indirectly employed in renewable energy-fields-and the greatest employment gains have occured in countries in which the government supports renewable energy,according to a recent Worldwatch institute study. * President Obama has emphasized that sustainability and clean energy are vital elements in sucessfully rebuilding the U.S. economy and securing more jobs. And because renewable energy sources are commonly more labor-intensive than fossil fuel sources, a transition to renewables promises job gains. Peterson s Green Careers in Energy pinpoints the best opportunities in the fast-growing and most promising renewable energy fields-solar, wind geothermal, hydroelectric and marine, biofuel, and hydrogen-with data on colleges,organizations, and institutions that offer courses,degrees,certification, and training/retraining.
Archive for the ‘geothermal energy’ Category
Paperback, Green Careers in Energy: Your Guide to Jobs in Renewable Energy
Geothermal Resource Council, Transactions Volume 7: Energy on Tap!
Hardcover, Energy: 25 Projects, Investigate Why We Need Power & How We Get It
Giving kids a hands-on opportunity to see energy in action, these 25 projects are an exciting introduction to the ways this hot topic affects both world politics and everyday lives. Packed with information about what energy really is, where it comes from, and its alternative sources, the projects range from a steam-powered boat and a solar-powered water heater to an electric burglar alarm and a geothermal geyser. The tough topics of energy shortages are covered with enthusiasm in a lively discussion so kids can make educated, positive changes for their future.
Mining the Earth’s Heat: Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Energy
The main purpose of Mining the Earth’s Heat: Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Engergy is to preserve the concepts and data developed during the last 35 years, so that a new generation can build upon our efforts. We will integrate into one book all known data available on HDR development and resources of the
Hardcover, Geothermal Power Plants: Principles, Applications, Case Studies and Envirometnal Impact
This single resource covers all aspects of the utilization of geothermal energy for power generation from fundamental scientific and engineering principles. Readers are clearly guided on the process of designing and analyzing the key types of geothermal energy conversion systems.
