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Energy and American Society: Thirteen Myths

Benjamin K. Sovacool ; Marilyn A. Brown (eds.)

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978-1-4020-5563-8

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978-1-4020-5564-5

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Springer Nature

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Estados Unidos

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Introduction – The Compelling Tangle of Energy and American Society

Benjamin K. Sovacool; Marilyn A. Brown

Human nails are extensively employed for monitoring exposure to excessive levels of elements. Nails can be studied easily and economically in subjects of residential areas and industrial workers and patients, and sometimes may indicate that high concentrations of elements are related to various illnesses. Deficiency of certain elements (Se and Fe) can also be determined with use of nails of subjects with specific or unknown deficiencies. Although nails are different from other biological samples in bioaccumulation, physiological activities may be partially due to chemical properties of the elements. Comparison of multielements between nails and other samples is relevant and found significant, because of the status of chronic exposure to high levels of elements. However, comparison of multielements between nails and other samples results in inconsistencies when exposure to elements is acute or unpredictable, or the subject is deficient in the elements being measured. Studies associated with elemental speciation, supplementation, interaction, and deficiency of essential elements (Zn, Cu, Mn, Mo,etc.), although rarely available, may enhance the growing use of nails. In many other research fields nail levels of elements and other associated factors or parameters are being investigated for further expansion of their application.

Pp. 1-21

Energy Myth one – Today’s Energy Crisis is “Hype”

Marilyn A. Brown

Human nails are extensively employed for monitoring exposure to excessive levels of elements. Nails can be studied easily and economically in subjects of residential areas and industrial workers and patients, and sometimes may indicate that high concentrations of elements are related to various illnesses. Deficiency of certain elements (Se and Fe) can also be determined with use of nails of subjects with specific or unknown deficiencies. Although nails are different from other biological samples in bioaccumulation, physiological activities may be partially due to chemical properties of the elements. Comparison of multielements between nails and other samples is relevant and found significant, because of the status of chronic exposure to high levels of elements. However, comparison of multielements between nails and other samples results in inconsistencies when exposure to elements is acute or unpredictable, or the subject is deficient in the elements being measured. Studies associated with elemental speciation, supplementation, interaction, and deficiency of essential elements (Zn, Cu, Mn, Mo,etc.), although rarely available, may enhance the growing use of nails. In many other research fields nail levels of elements and other associated factors or parameters are being investigated for further expansion of their application.

Pp. 23-50

Energy Myth Two – The Public is Well Informed About Energy

Rosalyn Mckeown

Human nails are extensively employed for monitoring exposure to excessive levels of elements. Nails can be studied easily and economically in subjects of residential areas and industrial workers and patients, and sometimes may indicate that high concentrations of elements are related to various illnesses. Deficiency of certain elements (Se and Fe) can also be determined with use of nails of subjects with specific or unknown deficiencies. Although nails are different from other biological samples in bioaccumulation, physiological activities may be partially due to chemical properties of the elements. Comparison of multielements between nails and other samples is relevant and found significant, because of the status of chronic exposure to high levels of elements. However, comparison of multielements between nails and other samples results in inconsistencies when exposure to elements is acute or unpredictable, or the subject is deficient in the elements being measured. Studies associated with elemental speciation, supplementation, interaction, and deficiency of essential elements (Zn, Cu, Mn, Mo,etc.), although rarely available, may enhance the growing use of nails. In many other research fields nail levels of elements and other associated factors or parameters are being investigated for further expansion of their application.

Pp. 51-74

Energy Myth Three – High Land Requirements and an Unfavorable Energy Balance Preclude Biomass Ethanol from Playing a Large Role in Providing Energy Services

Lee R. Lynd; Mark S. Laser; John Mcbride; Kara Podkaminer; John Hannon

Human nails are extensively employed for monitoring exposure to excessive levels of elements. Nails can be studied easily and economically in subjects of residential areas and industrial workers and patients, and sometimes may indicate that high concentrations of elements are related to various illnesses. Deficiency of certain elements (Se and Fe) can also be determined with use of nails of subjects with specific or unknown deficiencies. Although nails are different from other biological samples in bioaccumulation, physiological activities may be partially due to chemical properties of the elements. Comparison of multielements between nails and other samples is relevant and found significant, because of the status of chronic exposure to high levels of elements. However, comparison of multielements between nails and other samples results in inconsistencies when exposure to elements is acute or unpredictable, or the subject is deficient in the elements being measured. Studies associated with elemental speciation, supplementation, interaction, and deficiency of essential elements (Zn, Cu, Mn, Mo,etc.), although rarely available, may enhance the growing use of nails. In many other research fields nail levels of elements and other associated factors or parameters are being investigated for further expansion of their application.

Pp. 75-102

Energy Myth Four – The Hydrogen Economy Is A Panacea To The Nation’s Energy Problems

Joseph Romm

Human nails are extensively employed for monitoring exposure to excessive levels of elements. Nails can be studied easily and economically in subjects of residential areas and industrial workers and patients, and sometimes may indicate that high concentrations of elements are related to various illnesses. Deficiency of certain elements (Se and Fe) can also be determined with use of nails of subjects with specific or unknown deficiencies. Although nails are different from other biological samples in bioaccumulation, physiological activities may be partially due to chemical properties of the elements. Comparison of multielements between nails and other samples is relevant and found significant, because of the status of chronic exposure to high levels of elements. However, comparison of multielements between nails and other samples results in inconsistencies when exposure to elements is acute or unpredictable, or the subject is deficient in the elements being measured. Studies associated with elemental speciation, supplementation, interaction, and deficiency of essential elements (Zn, Cu, Mn, Mo,etc.), although rarely available, may enhance the growing use of nails. In many other research fields nail levels of elements and other associated factors or parameters are being investigated for further expansion of their application.

Pp. 103-124

Energy Myth Five – Price Signals are Insufficient to Induce Efficient Energy Investments

Jerry Taylor; Peter Van Doren

Human nails are extensively employed for monitoring exposure to excessive levels of elements. Nails can be studied easily and economically in subjects of residential areas and industrial workers and patients, and sometimes may indicate that high concentrations of elements are related to various illnesses. Deficiency of certain elements (Se and Fe) can also be determined with use of nails of subjects with specific or unknown deficiencies. Although nails are different from other biological samples in bioaccumulation, physiological activities may be partially due to chemical properties of the elements. Comparison of multielements between nails and other samples is relevant and found significant, because of the status of chronic exposure to high levels of elements. However, comparison of multielements between nails and other samples results in inconsistencies when exposure to elements is acute or unpredictable, or the subject is deficient in the elements being measured. Studies associated with elemental speciation, supplementation, interaction, and deficiency of essential elements (Zn, Cu, Mn, Mo,etc.), although rarely available, may enhance the growing use of nails. In many other research fields nail levels of elements and other associated factors or parameters are being investigated for further expansion of their application.

Pp. 125-144

Energy Myth Six – The Barriers to New and Innovative Energy Technologies are Primarily Technical: The Case of Distributed Generation (DG)

Benjamin K. Sovacool; Richard F. Hirsh

Human nails are extensively employed for monitoring exposure to excessive levels of elements. Nails can be studied easily and economically in subjects of residential areas and industrial workers and patients, and sometimes may indicate that high concentrations of elements are related to various illnesses. Deficiency of certain elements (Se and Fe) can also be determined with use of nails of subjects with specific or unknown deficiencies. Although nails are different from other biological samples in bioaccumulation, physiological activities may be partially due to chemical properties of the elements. Comparison of multielements between nails and other samples is relevant and found significant, because of the status of chronic exposure to high levels of elements. However, comparison of multielements between nails and other samples results in inconsistencies when exposure to elements is acute or unpredictable, or the subject is deficient in the elements being measured. Studies associated with elemental speciation, supplementation, interaction, and deficiency of essential elements (Zn, Cu, Mn, Mo,etc.), although rarely available, may enhance the growing use of nails. In many other research fields nail levels of elements and other associated factors or parameters are being investigated for further expansion of their application.

Pp. 145-169

Energy Myth Seven – Renewable Energy Systems Could Never Meet Growing Electricity Demand in America

Rodney Sobin

Human nails are extensively employed for monitoring exposure to excessive levels of elements. Nails can be studied easily and economically in subjects of residential areas and industrial workers and patients, and sometimes may indicate that high concentrations of elements are related to various illnesses. Deficiency of certain elements (Se and Fe) can also be determined with use of nails of subjects with specific or unknown deficiencies. Although nails are different from other biological samples in bioaccumulation, physiological activities may be partially due to chemical properties of the elements. Comparison of multielements between nails and other samples is relevant and found significant, because of the status of chronic exposure to high levels of elements. However, comparison of multielements between nails and other samples results in inconsistencies when exposure to elements is acute or unpredictable, or the subject is deficient in the elements being measured. Studies associated with elemental speciation, supplementation, interaction, and deficiency of essential elements (Zn, Cu, Mn, Mo,etc.), although rarely available, may enhance the growing use of nails. In many other research fields nail levels of elements and other associated factors or parameters are being investigated for further expansion of their application.

Pp. 171-199

Energy Myth Eight – Worldwide Power Systems are Economically and Environmentally Optimal

Thomas R. Casten; Robert U. Ayres

Human nails are extensively employed for monitoring exposure to excessive levels of elements. Nails can be studied easily and economically in subjects of residential areas and industrial workers and patients, and sometimes may indicate that high concentrations of elements are related to various illnesses. Deficiency of certain elements (Se and Fe) can also be determined with use of nails of subjects with specific or unknown deficiencies. Although nails are different from other biological samples in bioaccumulation, physiological activities may be partially due to chemical properties of the elements. Comparison of multielements between nails and other samples is relevant and found significant, because of the status of chronic exposure to high levels of elements. However, comparison of multielements between nails and other samples results in inconsistencies when exposure to elements is acute or unpredictable, or the subject is deficient in the elements being measured. Studies associated with elemental speciation, supplementation, interaction, and deficiency of essential elements (Zn, Cu, Mn, Mo,etc.), although rarely available, may enhance the growing use of nails. In many other research fields nail levels of elements and other associated factors or parameters are being investigated for further expansion of their application.

Pp. 201-237

Energy Myth Nine – Energy Efficiency Improvements have Already Reached Their Potential$$

Amory B. Lovins

Human nails are extensively employed for monitoring exposure to excessive levels of elements. Nails can be studied easily and economically in subjects of residential areas and industrial workers and patients, and sometimes may indicate that high concentrations of elements are related to various illnesses. Deficiency of certain elements (Se and Fe) can also be determined with use of nails of subjects with specific or unknown deficiencies. Although nails are different from other biological samples in bioaccumulation, physiological activities may be partially due to chemical properties of the elements. Comparison of multielements between nails and other samples is relevant and found significant, because of the status of chronic exposure to high levels of elements. However, comparison of multielements between nails and other samples results in inconsistencies when exposure to elements is acute or unpredictable, or the subject is deficient in the elements being measured. Studies associated with elemental speciation, supplementation, interaction, and deficiency of essential elements (Zn, Cu, Mn, Mo,etc.), although rarely available, may enhance the growing use of nails. In many other research fields nail levels of elements and other associated factors or parameters are being investigated for further expansion of their application.

Pp. 239-263