How Long to Read Energy, the Environment and Climate Change

How Long Does it Take to Read Energy, the Environment and Climate Change?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Energy, the Environment and Climate Change by Peter E Hodgson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book is a comprehensive account of all significant energy sources, evaluated according to their capacity, reliability, cost, safety and effects on the environment. Non-renewable sources (for example, coal, oil, gas and nuclear fuel) together with renewable sources like wood, hydro, biomass, wind, solar, geothermal, ocean thermal, and tidal; are considered. Also, nuclear radiations and the disposal of nuclear waste and the future of nuclear power are assessed, as well as pollution and acid rain, the greenhouse effects and climate change. Its social, political and moral problems are discussed, with a special mention of the opposition to nuclear power. Contents:The Energy CrisisNon-Renewable Energy SourcesRenewable Energy SourcesNuclear PowerThe Safety of Energy SourcesPollution of the EnvironmentClimate ChangePolitics, Psychology and EducationThe Needs of the Developing CountriesMoral Problems and Responses Readership: Graduate students, academics, practitioners and general public interested in the field of energy research, pollution, meteorology and waste management. Keywords:Energy;Nuclear;Nuclear Waste;Environment;Wind Power;Solar Power;Climate Change;Pollution;Global WarmingKey Features:Numerical estimates of the relevant factors are given whenever possible, enabling realistic comparisons to be madeThe evidence for the threshold nuclear radiation dose is carefully analysedA detailed discussion of continuous and catastrophic climate change and what actions can be taken to avert the worst dangersA comparison of the statements of several Churches on the moral problems raised by energy-associated problemEvaluation of the effects on the developing nationsReviews: “… the book contains many interesting facts, thoughts, and counterarguments to nuclear naysayers.” CHOICE

How long is Energy, the Environment and Climate Change?

Energy, the Environment and Climate Change by Peter E Hodgson is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Energy, the Environment and Climate Change Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read Energy, the Environment and Climate Change aloud.

What Reading Level is Energy, the Environment and Climate Change?

Energy, the Environment and Climate Change is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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