{"id":2902,"date":"2022-04-15T18:26:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T18:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/?p=2902"},"modified":"2024-04-18T21:42:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T13:42:28","slug":"energy-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books","title":{"rendered":"15 Must-Read Energy Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Ever wondered what the must-read Energy books are? Here is our take.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy is a broad term that covers a lot of areas, including energy production, distribution, and usage around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have compiled the best books for energy students that we hope will help you in your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This list helps researchers tucked away in their daily grind develop their next breakthrough idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a layperson, this helps you become a well-read lifetime learner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are our top energy books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4add6a2f8c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4add6a2f8c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#Best_Energy_Books\" title=\"Best Energy Books\">Best Energy Books<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#Sustainable_Energy_Without_the_Hot_Air_by_David_MacKay\" title=\"Sustainable Energy: Without the Hot Air by David MacKay\">Sustainable Energy: Without the Hot Air by David MacKay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#Energy_at_the_Crossroads_Global_Perspectives_and_Uncertainties_by_Vaclav_Smil\" title=\"Energy at the Crossroads: Global Perspectives and Uncertainties by Vaclav Smil&nbsp;\">Energy at the Crossroads: Global Perspectives and Uncertainties by Vaclav Smil&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#Renewable_Energy_Power_for_a_Sustainable_Future_by_Godfrey_Boyle\" title=\"Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future by Godfrey Boyle\">Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future by Godfrey Boyle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#Renewable_The_World-Changing_Power_of_Alternative_Energy_by_Jeremy_Shere\" title=\"Renewable: The World-Changing Power of Alternative Energy by Jeremy Shere\">Renewable: The World-Changing Power of Alternative Energy by Jeremy Shere<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#The_Future_of_Energy_The_2021_Guide_to_the_Energy_Transition_by_John_Armstrong\" title=\"The Future of Energy: The 2021 Guide to the Energy Transition by John Armstrong\">The Future of Energy: The 2021 Guide to the Energy Transition by John Armstrong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#Windfall_How_the_New_Energy_Abundance_Upends_Global_Politics_and_Strengthens_Americas_Power_by_Meghan_L_OSullivan\" title=\"Windfall: How the New Energy Abundance Upends Global Politics and Strengthens America&#8217;s Power by Meghan L. O&#8217;Sullivan\">Windfall: How the New Energy Abundance Upends Global Politics and Strengthens America&#8217;s Power by Meghan L. O&#8217;Sullivan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#Creating_Climate_Wealth_Unlocking_the_Impact_Economy_by_Jigar_Shah\" title=\"Creating Climate Wealth: Unlocking the Impact Economy by Jigar Shah\">Creating Climate Wealth: Unlocking the Impact Economy by Jigar Shah<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#Superpower_One_Mans_Quest_to_Transform_American_Energy_by_Russel_Gold\" title=\"Superpower: One Man&#8217;s Quest to Transform American Energy by Russel Gold\">Superpower: One Man&#8217;s Quest to Transform American Energy by Russel Gold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#Power_Trip_The_Story_of_Energy_by_Michael_Webber\" title=\"Power Trip: The Story of Energy by Michael Webber\">Power Trip: The Story of Energy by Michael Webber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#Molten_Salt_Reactors_and_Thorium_Energy_by_Thomas_Dolan\" title=\"Molten Salt Reactors and Thorium Energy by Thomas Dolan\">Molten Salt Reactors and Thorium Energy by Thomas Dolan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#Fossil_Fuel_Industries_and_the_Green_Economy_by_Ariana_Agrios\" title=\"Fossil Fuel Industries and the Green Economy by Ariana Agrios\">Fossil Fuel Industries and the Green Economy by Ariana Agrios<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#The_Wretched_Atom_Americas_Global_Gamble_with_Peaceful_Nuclear_Technology_by_Jacob_Jamblin\" title=\"The Wretched Atom: America&#8217;s Global Gamble with Peaceful Nuclear Technology by Jacob Jamblin\">The Wretched Atom: America&#8217;s Global Gamble with Peaceful Nuclear Technology by Jacob Jamblin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#The_Prize_The_Epic_Quest_For_Oil_Money_and_Power_by_Daniel_Yergin\" title=\"The Prize: The Epic Quest For Oil, Money, and Power by Daniel Yergin\">The Prize: The Epic Quest For Oil, Money, and Power by Daniel Yergin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#Solar_Revolution_The_Economic_Transformation_of_Global_Energy_by_Travis_Bradford\" title=\"Solar Revolution: The Economic Transformation of Global Energy by Travis Bradford\">Solar Revolution: The Economic Transformation of Global Energy by Travis Bradford<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#The_Planet_Remade_by_Oliver_Morton\" title=\"The Planet Remade by Oliver Morton\">The Planet Remade by Oliver Morton<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Energy_Books\"><\/span>Best Energy Books<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Sustainable Energy <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sustainable-Energy-Without-Hot-Air\/dp\/0954452933?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=2192f852826be0dc094bbac58917adaa&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Energy at the Crossroads <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Crossroads-Global-Perspectives-Uncertainties\/dp\/0262693240?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=1a02582a345cf3eb77facee1d82aaa44&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Renewable Energy <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Renewable-Energy-Power-Sustainable-Future\/dp\/0199545332?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=dcf54c863c7188d893a8d0ceb343abff&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Renewable <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Renewable-Energy-Power-Sustainable-Future\/dp\/0199545332?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=dcf54c863c7188d893a8d0ceb343abff&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Future of Energy <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Future-Energy-transition-technology-sustainability-ebook\/dp\/B08W29N1G3?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e9a13ac47832aa1c4676a04b0e03946a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Windfall <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Windfall-Abundance-Politics-Strengthens-Americas\/dp\/1501107933?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=5a254311effcb10a0e834f7382f95f27&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Creating Climate Wealth <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Creating-Climate-Wealth-Unlocking-Economy\/dp\/0989353109?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=94fdbdb839556e6e856f28d8f83e8f1f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Superpower <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Superpower-Quest-Transform-American-Energy\/dp\/1501163582?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=51a9f031de71aa5bc3eb01fddd180d13&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Power Trip <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Power-Trip-Energy-Michael-Webber\/dp\/1541644395?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=2c470686caf73aaa42a925a8f6898400&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Molten Salt Reactors and Thorium Energy <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Molten-Reactors-Thorium-Woodhead-Publishing\/dp\/0081011261?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=a58873339b11eb78004a58dd940479d3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Fossil Fuel Industries and the Green Economy <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fossil-Industries-Economy-Current-Controversies\/dp\/1534507841?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=25102468415cc4e2a68d926768b07549&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Wretched Atom <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wretched-Atom-Americas-Peaceful-Technology-ebook\/dp\/B095J2DFHM?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=8c75e0a1c2679d404160e7d693a223ec&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Prize <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Prize-Epic-Quest-Money-Power\/dp\/1439110123?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=ab286782783e68fbc5e57a9b55c3e2a0&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>Solar Revolution&nbsp; <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Solar-Revolution-Economic-Transformation-Industry\/dp\/026202604X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=194965c3c294e524fff29ab5f5fb28f2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Solar-Revolution-Economic-Transformation-Industry\/dp\/026202604X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=194965c3c294e524fff29ab5f5fb28f2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Solar-Revolution-Economic-Transformation-Industry\/dp\/026202604X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=194965c3c294e524fff29ab5f5fb28f2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><li>The Planet Remade <strong>[<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Planet-Remade-Geoengineering-Could-Change-ebook\/dp\/B011PWUT8Y?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=43bab987bf3b9b319372de65c65fa0d1&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get the book<\/strong><\/a><strong>]<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustainable_Energy_Without_the_Hot_Air_by_David_MacKay\"><\/span>Sustainable Energy: Without the Hot Air by David MacKay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image14-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image14-9.jpg 437w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image14-9-262x300.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sustainable-Energy-Without-Hot-Air\/dp\/0954452933?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=2192f852826be0dc094bbac58917adaa&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sustainable Energy <\/em><\/strong>explains the technical concepts behind our energy system in an accessible and engaging way, with a matter-of-fact tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This David Mackay&#8217;s book is a fantastic introduction to renewable energy and energy efficiency, with a strong focus on solar power and wind turbines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David MacKay designed the book to appeal to all levels of readers without sacrificing depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>&nbsp;We should be focusing on solar energy, wind power, hydro energy, and geothermal energy rather than relying on fossil fuels that are limited in supply and negatively impact the environment.<\/li><li>There are many challenges to transitioning towards sustainable energy sources, but we can overcome them with creativity and innovation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_at_the_Crossroads_Global_Perspectives_and_Uncertainties_by_Vaclav_Smil\"><\/span>Energy at the Crossroads: Global Perspectives<em> <\/em>and Uncertainties by Vaclav<em> <\/em>Smil&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-11.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image10-11-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Energy-Crossroads-Global-Perspectives-Uncertainties\/dp\/0262693240?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=1a02582a345cf3eb77facee1d82aaa44&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Energy at Crossroads<\/em><\/strong> offers a sweeping analysis of the sources, uses, and limits of energy to shed light on environmental, social, and technological complexities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A best-selling author, Vaclav Smil, analyses the transformations that have reshaped global energy systems during the past three decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book also discusses the tripling of worldwide energy demand and its impact on human well-being, food production, water availability, mineral resources, climate change, air pollution, and acid rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Population growth and rising standards of living will create a massive rise in global energy demand in the future.<\/li><li>Over the past years, the world has seen incredible growth in energy production, with fossil fuels playing a huge role in that increase.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renewable_Energy_Power_for_a_Sustainable_Future_by_Godfrey_Boyle\"><\/span>Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future by Godfrey Boyle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-9.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image13-9-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Renewable-Energy-Power-Sustainable-Future\/dp\/0199545332?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=dcf54c863c7188d893a8d0ceb343abff&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Renewable Energy<\/em><\/strong> offers a comprehensive look at the renewable energy industry -while focussing on wind power, solar and tidal power.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book reviews the current state-of-the-art in energy generation technology, research, development, and production of solar panels and photocatalysts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Renewable Energy <\/em><\/strong>covers solar, hydro energy, and wind energy. The author breaks down each topic into chapters that cover how these various systems work and why they are beneficial for society.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Renewable energy sources are very important in the fight against global warming because they do not produce greenhouse gases like fossil fuels do.<\/li><li>Renewable energy sources can be used for electricity generation, heating (like solar thermal systems), transportation (like electric cars), or even cooking food (like wood stoves).<\/li><li>Renewable energy technologies are promoting the use of clean energy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renewable_The_World-Changing_Power_of_Alternative_Energy_by_Jeremy_Shere\"><\/span>Renewable: The World-Changing Power of Alternative Energy by Jeremy Shere<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image15-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image15-9.jpg 331w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image15-9-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Renewable-World-Changing-Power-Alternative-Energy\/dp\/0312643756?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e2708e2d328b8d69774772c120c8c2b9&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is a great guide for students who want to understand what renewable energy means and how America has become the world&#8217;s leader in clean energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeremy Shere explains how America&#8217;s use of wind, solar, and other clean, renewable technologies can create jobs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Renewable: The World-Changing Power of Alternative Energy<\/em><\/strong> is one of the only few books that explain in a balanced, engaging way all the economic, technological, and environmental aspects of this highly important energy source<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>This book is a great resource for students to learn about the science of energy and why alternative energies are important for solving our country&#8217;s energy needs.<\/li><li>Renewable energy promises tremendous benefits for the future of our planet.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Future_of_Energy_The_2021_Guide_to_the_Energy_Transition_by_John_Armstrong\"><\/span>The Future of Energy: The 2021 Guide to the Energy Transition by John Armstrong<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-10.jpg 312w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image2-10-187x300.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Future-Energy-transition-technology-sustainability-ebook\/dp\/B08W29N1G3?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=e9a13ac47832aa1c4676a04b0e03946a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is a useful introduction to environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and the impacts of fossil fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book is excellent for students looking to expand their knowledge in this area or need a textbook alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this book, John Armstrong presents an innovative approach to a core topic in physics &#8211; energy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He defines energy on the basis of power and time and shows how this enables students to understand many concepts more easily and to see how they are related.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>We need to be wary of the risks involved in our current system for producing energy, including fossil fuels and nuclear energy.<\/li><li>Green energy solutions are not just good for the planet, but they are also good for consumers who want clean air and water, lower utility bills, and reliable electricity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windfall_How_the_New_Energy_Abundance_Upends_Global_Politics_and_Strengthens_Americas_Power_by_Meghan_L_OSullivan\"><\/span>Windfall: How the New Energy Abundance Upends Global Politics and Strengthens America&#8217;s Power by Meghan L. O&#8217;Sullivan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-10.jpg 331w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image1-10-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Windfall-Abundance-Politics-Strengthens-Americas\/dp\/1501107933?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=5a254311effcb10a0e834f7382f95f27&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book brings the tools of international relations theory, historical analysis, and contemporary case studies to analyze how the United States should respond to a world with more\u2014and less\u2014energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meghan O&#8217;Sullivan takes young readers on a wild ride through today&#8217;s energy world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She deftly connects the dots between booming natural gas and oil production, declining global energy demand, and geopolitics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>There is still a long way to go before we can rely solely on renewable sources of energy such as wind or solar power.<\/li><li>The US has an opportunity to work with partners internationally\u2014not against them\u2014to build a stable energy future that is good for everyone.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_Climate_Wealth_Unlocking_the_Impact_Economy_by_Jigar_Shah\"><\/span>Creating Climate Wealth: Unlocking the Impact Economy by Jigar Shah<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image6-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image6-7.jpg 338w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image6-7-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Creating-Climate-Wealth-Unlocking-Economy\/dp\/0989353109?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=94fdbdb839556e6e856f28d8f83e8f1f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Creating Climate Wealth: Unlocking the Impact Economy<\/em><\/strong> by Jigar Shah is a book that describes ways to make money in clean energy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book starts with an explanation of why there is an energy crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, the author talks about the core issues such as environmental stability, national security, and technology capacity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, this book provides details about how an &#8220;impact economy&#8221; will rise and what kinds of jobs one can get into regarding clean energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>All human beings have an innate desire to create wealth. There are many ways to create wealth, and one way that&#8217;s been missing from the conversation around climate change is creating wealth through our impact on the environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Superpower_One_Mans_Quest_to_Transform_American_Energy_by_Russel_Gold\"><\/span>Superpower: One Man&#8217;s Quest to Transform American Energy by Russel Gold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-8.jpg 331w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image9-8-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Superpower-Quest-Transform-American-Energy\/dp\/1501163582?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=51a9f031de71aa5bc3eb01fddd180d13&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Superpower<\/em><\/strong> is a thoughtful, intelligent, and optimistic book that is effective in educating its readers on energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Journalist Russ Gold follows the surprisingly personal journey of a man who changed forever how he saw himself while seeking to save the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is especially effective at teaching energy production to those unfamiliar with the subject matter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>There is a growing need for electricity around the world, which means there is increasing demand for energy sources that can provide power without damaging the environment.<\/li><li>Natural gas isn&#8217;t just cheap and plentiful; it&#8217;s also cleaner than coal.<\/li><li>The other uses real-world examples to improve our understanding of the subject.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_Trip_The_Story_of_Energy_by_Michael_Webber\"><\/span>Power Trip: The Story of Energy by Michael Webber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"322\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-9.jpg 322w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image11-9-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Power-Trip-Energy-Michael-Webber\/dp\/1541644395?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=2c470686caf73aaa42a925a8f6898400&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book challenges us to think more deeply and critically question where our energy comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Power Trip<\/em><\/strong> also tells us the truth about driving electric cars, fracking, and the Keystone XL pipeline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael Webber\u2014a top expert on energy and its future\u2014introduces students to the history, science, and politics of energy and its crucial role in our economy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book boasts an accessible and engaging writing style, with a good blend of cutting-edge science and the political, social, and economic impacts of energy choices, making it one of the best books on the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Energy is an essential part of life\u2014we couldn&#8217;t survive without it. But the way we get energy has a huge impact on the environment.&nbsp;<\/li><li>We need to change our behavior in order to save the world. We can do this by using less energy or finding ways to produce it more efficiently.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Molten_Salt_Reactors_and_Thorium_Energy_by_Thomas_Dolan\"><\/span>Molten Salt Reactors and Thorium Energy by Thomas Dolan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-10.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image5-10-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-10 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Molten-Reactors-Thorium-Woodhead-Publishing\/dp\/0081011261?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=a58873339b11eb78004a58dd940479d3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is a composite of the best, most salient information on molten salt reactors (MSRs) and thorium energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thomas Dolan designed it to introduce readers to the basic principles of MSRs while describing the advantages and disadvantages of each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book presents all of the basic knowledge needed to understand this exciting new technology in a concise format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Molten salt reactors can use thorium more efficiently than current solid-fuel reactors.<\/li><li>MSRs are safer and cheaper to operate than existing reactors.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fossil_Fuel_Industries_and_the_Green_Economy_by_Ariana_Agrios\"><\/span>Fossil Fuel Industries and the Green Economy by Ariana Agrios<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"334\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4-8.jpg 334w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image4-8-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-11 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fossil-Industries-Economy-Current-Controversies\/dp\/1534507841?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=25102468415cc4e2a68d926768b07549&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This concise book analyzes and relays the environmental issues of local and global fossil fuel industries that have moved into the green economy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The author, Ariana Agrios, examines all aspects of fossil fuel and how students can be involved by making everyday sustainable choices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book also highlights the effects of fossil fuels on the environment, including greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The competition between fossil fuel and green industries can actually be complementary, depending on the industry.<\/li><li>Both the fossil fuel and green industries have suffered financially in recent years but for different reasons.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Wretched_Atom_Americas_Global_Gamble_with_Peaceful_Nuclear_Technology_by_Jacob_Jamblin\"><\/span>The Wretched Atom: America&#8217;s Global Gamble with Peaceful Nuclear Technology by Jacob Jamblin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"329\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-10.jpg 329w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image8-10-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wretched-Atom-Americas-Peaceful-Technology-ebook\/dp\/B095J2DFHM?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=8c75e0a1c2679d404160e7d693a223ec&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Wretched Atom<\/em><\/strong> provides a detailed history of peaceful nuclear technology development and subsequent spread.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jacob Jamblin analyzes how American leaders learned to control radiation danger in the first half of the twentieth century.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This highly readable account will be an excellent text for students interested in the relationship between science and international relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The development of atomic weapons was a global gamble that changed the course of human history.<\/li><li>Jacob Jamblin&#8217;s book highlights key issues of international power politics.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Prize_The_Epic_Quest_For_Oil_Money_and_Power_by_Daniel_Yergin\"><\/span>The Prize: The Epic Quest For Oil, Money, and Power by Daniel Yergin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image7-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image7-9.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image7-9-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-13 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Prize-Epic-Quest-Money-Power\/dp\/1439110123?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=ab286782783e68fbc5e57a9b55c3e2a0&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daniel Yergin&#8217;s Pulitzer Prize-winning book is a sweeping narrative of the global oil industry. It is breathtaking in its scope, magnificent in its detail and powerful in its vivid depiction of human endeavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prize tells the whole story of oil &#8211; from history to its role today in war and geopolitics, business, and technology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing on extensive interviews and archival research, Daniel Yergin reveals the human drama behind our most essential energy choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Since the early 1900s, Oil has been a major factor in the trajectory of the world.<\/li><li>While oil has always been a huge source of power and wealth, there&#8217;s a lot of dissonance between those who want to use that wealth to create peace and those who want to use it as a weapon.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solar_Revolution_The_Economic_Transformation_of_Global_Energy_by_Travis_Bradford\"><\/span>Solar Revolution: The Economic Transformation of Global Energy by Travis Bradford<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12-10.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image12-10-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-14 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Solar-Revolution-Economic-Transformation-Industry\/dp\/026202604X?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=194965c3c294e524fff29ab5f5fb28f2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book explains how renewable energy is transforming the global energy economy and what the investment opportunities will be as this transition unfolds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The author outlines a series of issues from history, types, and classification of solar energy to current issues facing the industry and future challenges.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book also discusses the implications of solar energy on the existing structure, practices, socio-economics, and environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Although the U.S. remains a leader in renewable energy innovation and implementation, we&#8217;re seeing some surprising players enter the field like China and India.<\/li><li>Solar energy is yet to become the main energy source in the global context.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Planet_Remade_by_Oliver_Morton\"><\/span>The Planet Remade by Oliver Morton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-10.jpg 331w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image3-10-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-15 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Planet-Remade-Geoengineering-Could-Change-ebook\/dp\/B011PWUT8Y?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=site-02-science-20&amp;linkId=43bab987bf3b9b319372de65c65fa0d1&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get the book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intro-Why you should read it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book offers possible geoengineering solutions to combat climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary-What this book is about<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong><em>The Planet Remade<\/em><\/strong>, leading science writer Oliver Morton takes us on a thrilling journey through the world of geo-engineering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Planet Remade<\/em><\/strong> is set against climate change but broadened to include bold and controversial proposals to manipulate the biosphere actively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The Planet Remade is an essential introduction to a revolutionary new way of thinking.<\/li><li>There are consequences to what we do, and there is no way for us to know what those consequences are yet.<\/li><li>Humans have an unusual ability to alter the world around us.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve learned a lot from these books and believe you will as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some books may be more useful to you than others, but if nothing else, flipping through the pages of these texts will provide you with a great variety of energy information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope that this list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/decision-science-books\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"786\">must-read books<\/a> will help you in your respective fields.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wondered what the must-read Energy books are? 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This list helps researchers tucked &#8230; <a title=\"15 Must-Read Energy Books\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/energy-books\" aria-label=\"Read more about 15 Must-Read Energy Books\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[47],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2902"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2902"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2902\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26762,"href":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2902\/revisions\/26762"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2902"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2902"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2902"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}