Alternative energy technologies

Fossil fuels currently supply most of the world's energy needs, and however unacceptable their long-term consequences, the supplies are likely to remain adequate for the next few generations. Scientists and policy makers must make use of this period of grace to assess alternative sources of ene...

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Published in:	Nature (London) Vol. 414; no. 6861; pp. 332 - 337
Main Authors:	Dresselhaus, M. S, Thomas, I. L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Nature Publishing Group 15-11-2001
Subjects:	Alternative energy sources Alternative technology Fossil fuels Scientists Technology
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Summary:	Fossil fuels currently supply most of the world's energy needs, and however unacceptable their long-term consequences, the supplies are likely to remain adequate for the next few generations. Scientists and policy makers must make use of this period of grace to assess alternative sources of energy and determine what is scientifically possible, environmentally acceptable and technologically promising.
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ISSN:	0028-0836 1476-4687
DOI:	10.1038/35104599