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Physical Society ColloquiumEnergy for the 21st Century World Economy: Problems and OpportunitiesWolfgang BauerMichigan State UniversityHumans currently use approximately 16 TW of power, and this number is projected to double in the next 30 years. More than 80% of this power is generated from fossil fuels, which is unsustainable. But there are alternatives (solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal, and nuclear). In this presentation I will review their costs and benefits.
Friday, September 14th 2012, 15:30
Ernest Rutherford Physics Building, Keys Auditorium (room 112) |