Series 3, Issue 12
The week of July 1, 2019
Energy Summer Reads
The week of July 1, 2019
Energy Summer Reads
“One must always be careful of books and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.” ― Cassandra Clare
The American Energy Society has a tradition of celebrating the written word and its authors, from honoring "energy classics" to awarding the annual "Energy Writer of the Year," the premier literary award for energy.
Consistent with our commitment to the written word, this issue of Energy Today offers a recommended summer-reading list. With so many books about energy written each year, its easy to miss a worthwhile contribution. So, with special help from the authors themselves, the editors of Energy Today carefully selected excerpts from a range of books ― entertaining, serious and prescriptive. Each excerpt can be read as a standalone while vacationing, traveling, relaxing...
We certainly don't expect that every reader will agree with every excerpt. We certainly do not. But we believe that all of the selections are worthy of appreciation, that a few might change the way you think, and that one (or two) might become a favorite.
We hope you enjoy the Summer Reads Issue of Energy Today.
The American Energy Society has a tradition of celebrating the written word and its authors, from honoring "energy classics" to awarding the annual "Energy Writer of the Year," the premier literary award for energy.
Consistent with our commitment to the written word, this issue of Energy Today offers a recommended summer-reading list. With so many books about energy written each year, its easy to miss a worthwhile contribution. So, with special help from the authors themselves, the editors of Energy Today carefully selected excerpts from a range of books ― entertaining, serious and prescriptive. Each excerpt can be read as a standalone while vacationing, traveling, relaxing...
We certainly don't expect that every reader will agree with every excerpt. We certainly do not. But we believe that all of the selections are worthy of appreciation, that a few might change the way you think, and that one (or two) might become a favorite.
We hope you enjoy the Summer Reads Issue of Energy Today.
Recommended Summer Reads
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The Frackers
The Outrageous Inside Story of the New Billionaire Wildcatters by Gregory Zuckerman Everyone knew it was crazy to try to extract oil and natural gas buried in shale rock deep below the ground. Everyone, that is, except a few reckless wildcatters -- who risked their careers to prove the world wrong. |
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Double Jeopardy
Combating Nuclear Terror and Climate Change by Daniel Poneman Humanity faces two existential threats: nuclear annihilation and catastrophic climate change. Can we use nuclear energy to reduce the threat of climate change without increasing the risk that nuclear weapons will be used? See also: Coal Fight Turns Ugly
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The Grid
The Fraying Wires Between Americans and their Energy Future by Gretchen Bakke The Grid tells -- entertainingly, perceptively -- the story of what has been called "the largest machine in the world": its fascinating history, its problematic present, and its potential role in a brighter, cleaner future. See also: Grid Storage in the 1830s
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Designing Climate Solutions
A Policy Guide For Low-Carbon Energy by Hal Harvey Energy systems are large and complex, so energy policy must be focused and cost-effective. One-size-fits-all approaches simply won’t get the job done. |
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News from the Society
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The Editors of Energy Today welcome submissions of original articles for publication consideration. Please contact the editorial staff by email with questions or attach the proposed article as a Word document.
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