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Book Synopsis: An acclaimed author and celebrated journalist breaks down the history of electricity and the impact of global energy use on the world and the environment. Global demand for power is doubling every two decades, but electricity remains one of the most difficult forms of energy to supply and do so reliably. Today, some three billion people live in places where per-capita electricity use is less than what's used by an average American refrigerator. How we close the colossal gap between the electricity rich and the electricity poor will determine our success in addressing issues like women's rights, inequality, and climate change.
In A Question of Power, veteran journalist Robert Bryce tells the human story of electricity, the world's most important form of energy. Through onsite reporting from India, Iceland, Lebanon, Puerto Rico, New York, and Colorado, he shows how our cities, our money--our very lives--depend on reliable flows of electricity. He highlights the factors needed for successful electrification and explains why so many people are still stuck in the dark.
With vivid writing and incisive analysis, he powerfully debunks the notion that our energy needs can be met solely with renewables and demonstrates why--if we are serious about addressing climate change--nuclear energy must play a much bigger role.
Electricity has fueled a new epoch in the history of civilization. A Question of Power explains how that happened and what it means for our future.
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Are you ready to uncover the shocking truth behind electricity and its impact on the world? Look no further than "A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations." This compelling book, written by acclaimed journalist Robert Bryce, delves deep into the history of electricity, unraveling its complex relationship with global energy demand and the environment.
With the global demand for power doubling every two decades, the availability and reliability of electricity are critical to the progress of nations. Astonishingly, there are still billions of people living in places where per capita electricity use is lower than that of an average American refrigerator. How do we bridge this colossal gap between the electricity rich and the electricity poor?
In "A Question of Power," Bryce takes you on a captivating journey through India, Iceland, Lebanon, Puerto Rico, New York, and Colorado, where he provides firsthand reports on the challenges faced by different communities in securing reliable electricity. This eye-opening experience highlights the crucial factors necessary for successful electrification and exposes the reasons why so many individuals are still left in the dark.
Don't be fooled by the misleading notion that renewable energy sources alone can meet our growing energy needs. Bryce powerfully debunks this myth and argues that nuclear energy must play a larger role if we are serious about addressing climate change. With his vivid writing and incisive analysis, he reveals the profound impact electricity has had on our lives, cities, and even our financial systems.
If you truly care about the pressing issues of women's rights, inequality, and climate change, understanding the story of electricity is crucial. Take a step towards unlocking this knowledge by grabbing your copy of "A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations" today.
Ready to dive into the captivating world of electricity? Get your copy of "A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations" here and embark on an enlightening journey that will shape your understanding of our energy landscape.
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