Power Up - Yasmin Ali - Bog - Hodder & Stoughton - Plusbog.dk
''A stimulating and affable overview of how major feats of engineering can help the world beat the climate crisis.'' NEW STATESMAN ''A highly engaging personal account of changes in our complex energy system to enable a low carbon world.'' MIKE BERNERS-LEE ''This hugely readable energy odyssey is now part of my climate change crib sheet.'' HELEN ARNEY ----------Readers are loving Power Up :''A timely and crucial read in today''s environmentally conscious context.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''For anyone curious about energy''s role in our world and our future.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''An excellent educational tool.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A deep dive into this complex world.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''There is something in here for everyone.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Manages to make complicated ideas very simple.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐---------- A behind-the-scenes tour of the energy system and an essential tool in understanding the challenges of climate change. We rarely think about the energy systems that prop up our existence. With hot water, lighting and digital entertainment all available at the flick of a switch, it''s easy to underestimate the vast global network that makes these things possible.In Power Up engineer Yasmin Ali takes us on a journey across the globe to reveal the bigger picture, from solar farms shimmering in the desert to power stations hidden deep in the mountains. We learn where we get energy from, how it is moved and used around the world - and why we need to understand the whole system if we want to transition towards a clean, green future.
Power Up - Bog af Yasmin Ali - Hardback
Growing up in Iraq, Yasmin Ali and her family regularly experienced power cuts - ironic for a country rich in oil and sunshine. Her journey out of Iraq with her family is a story powered by fossil fuels - planes, cars and trains are what transported them to safety. Now as an engineer in the energy sector with a deep appreciation for what these resources mean for our lives, Yasmin shows us just how much energy underpins our world and connects disparate landscapes and people. In Power Up Yasmin invites..
Power Up - Yasmin Ali
Growing up in Iraq, Yasmin Ali and her family regularly experienced power cuts - ironic for a country rich in oil and sunshine. Her journey out of Iraq with her family is a story powered by fossil fuels - planes, cars and trains are what transported them to safety. Now as an engineer in the energy sector with a deep appreciation for what these resources mean for our lives, Yasmin shows us just how much energy underpins our world and connects disparate landscapes and people. In Power Up Yasmin invites..