impacts of human activity, current and future challenges, environmental and socio-economic effects Reiter, Sigrid Sigrid Reiter Editor text New York Nova Science Publishers 2014 monographic eng

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viii, 215 p. : ill ; 26 cm. Energy Consumption: Impacts of Human Activity, Current and Future Challenges, Environmental and Socio-Economic Effects examines the central role of energy in sustainable development and highlights how human activities drive patterns of energy production and consumption. The book emphasizes that energy use has far-reaching environmental, social, and economic consequences, including its strong links to climate change, public health, poverty reduction, and industrial and agricultural productivity. The work explores the complex relationships between human behavior, energy systems, and resource use across key sectors such as transportation, buildings, agriculture, and domestic activities. It identifies major current and future challenges, particularly the need to transition from fossil-fuel dependence to more sustainable energy systems. A key focus of the book is on strategies for reducing energy demand and improving efficiency, including technological innovation, increased adoption of renewable energy sources, and behavioral change. It also discusses policy frameworks and practical approaches to guide governments, industries, and individuals toward sustainable energy practices. By Sigrid Reiter Includes bibliographical references and index. DUCE TD195.E49E526 978-1-62948-654-3 http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/139 http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/139 DLC 260319 20260319080504.0 en