 Sustainable Energy Without Hot Air
I’ve just been browsing a site which in my opinion should be at the very top of the favourite list of anyone with a passing interest in sustainable energy strategy: - www withouthotair.com
The site basically reproduces a chapter by chapter transcript of the book “Sustainable Energy – Without Hot Air”, written by David Mackay, a physicist and professor at the University of Cambridge.
The site is a masterpiece of simplicity, and navigation to any particular chapter, page, or subject, couldn’t be easier.
Not by any means the ramblings of a “green” activist, the book has endorsements ranging from people in Greenpeace and Friends of The Earth, to energy providers, politicians, and the government’s chief scientific advisor.
The site covers the whole gamut of sustainable energy. There is no pushing of ethical/moral high ground, just factual information – by the bucketful, and backed up by all the technical facts and figures anyone could want – if you want them.
The information is presented in an everyday manner, in a style so easy to read it makes browsing a treat. You are able to just dip in and out of any section or subject, and are guaranteed to be entertained and enlightened at the same time.
Reading the synopsis (via a link at the right hand side of contents page) gives the best introduction. The linked short video is also well worth a quick viewing. And for those with a greater interest, the full book is made freely downloadable as a PDF file.
I hasten to add, I have no connection whatsoever with this gent, but I take my hat off to him. The book is a gem, which ought to be read by everyone.
Regards,
Mike. |