Introduction: civilization is about energy -- Waiting for the windshield -- Joules are a society's best friend -- Sustainable, shustainable -- Renewables reality check -- The trials and travails of taming the atom -- Inviting back the toilet-trained genie -- Innovation: steve austin or gray goo?...

"This volume explores the roles which politics, market forces and leadership play as barriers or facilitators in the development of sustainable energy sources. Beginning with an overview of energy-related programs and legislation the book discusses the various financial programs and policy...