Smelling Land: The Hydrogen Defense Against Climate CatastropheAdvocates the use of hydrogen as a carbon-free fuel and defense against global warming. It gives insights into today's energy systems and shows pathways to a brighter tomorrow. David Sanborn Scott is one of Canada's foremost energy experts and the founding director of the University of Victoria's Institute for Integrated Energy Systems. |
Contents
A Cabin Boys Legacy | 15 |
Turning out the Lights | 31 |
10 | 34 |
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Smelling Land: The Hydrogen Defense Against Climate Catastrophe David Sanborn Scott Limited preview - 2008 |
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