Energy and ecology a view of Malaysia beyond 2020

W e live in a society that is totally dependent on energy for our most basic needs of food, shelter and security. We take energy for granted because it is easily accessible, dependable and cheap. Almost all the energy we consume in Malaysia comes from fossil fuels such as coal, oil or natural gas....

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Main Author: Byrd, Hugh 1954- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Pulau Pinang Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia 2008
©2008
Series:Academic imprint series
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Summary:W e live in a society that is totally dependent on energy for our most basic needs of food, shelter and security. We take energy for granted because it is easily accessible, dependable and cheap. Almost all the energy we consume in Malaysia comes from fossil fuels such as coal, oil or natural gas. These are burnt to provide motive power and electricity that enable industrial processes, food production, a clean water supply, sanitation in urban areas, transportation and both comfort and security in buildings that house us and our commercial activities.
Physical Description:xiii, 70 pages illustrations 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9789838613576
9838613576