Rough Guide to the Energy Crisis (Rough Guide Reference)

The Rough Guide to the Energy Crisis is a comprehensive guide to the workings of today's energy world, explaining the seductive nature of fossil fuels and the reasons why international climate change negotiations are proving so difficult. If you're interested in escaping the trap of fossil fuels and moving to a low carbon world, this is the guide for you.

Realistically looking at the pitfalls, pressures and prospects for renewable energy, The Rough Guide to the Energy Crisis also shows that there is hope in new energy conservation techniques, made possible by smart grids and smart metering. You'll also discover energy security issues and future tensions that could occur, like the possibility of the lights going out, jeopardizing public support for a world of cleaner energy.

David Buchan is an experienced and internationally renowned journalist and author, with politics, economics, and energy issues being his main fields of expertise. He was a staff writer for The Economist from 1970–74, based in London and Washington, DC. He then joined the Financial Times from 1975 to 2006, and moved between Washington, DC, Brussels, and Paris. During this time, he was Paris bureau chief, East Europe editor, defense correspondent, diplomatic editor, leader writer, and energy editor. He is currently senior research fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.