by JulianDarley (Author)
In this timely exposE, author Julian Darley takes a hard-hitting look at natural gas as an energy source that rapidly went from nuisance to crutch. Darley outlines the implications of our increased dependence on this energy source and why it has the potential to cause serious environmental, political, and economic consequences. In High Noon for Natural Gas readers will find a critical analysis of government policy on energy, as well as a meticulously researched warning about our next potentially catastrophic energy crisis.
Did you know that:
Natural Gas (NG) is the second most important energy sourceafter oil
In the UK, almost 40% of power is generated from NG;
NG is absolutely critical to the manufacture of agricultural fertilizers;
Format: Paperback
Pages: 266
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co
Published: 10 Feb 2006
ISBN 10: 1931498539
ISBN 13: 9781931498531
Julian Darley is a British environmental researcher who writes about nonmarket and non-technology-based responses to global environmental degradation. He runs an Internet broadcasting station (www.resilience.org), develops Open Source web database sites for nonprofits and civil society organizations, and is currently writing a book on how and why we need global relocalization of the economy, society and culture. Julian lives in Vancouver, Canada.