Energy and environmental security are major problems facing our global economy. Fossil fuels, particularly crude oil, are confined to a few regions of the world

The United States and China are the world's top two energy consumers and, as of 2010, the two largest economies. Consequently, they have a decisive role to play

The future of energy production, operation and management in a changing world is a major global topic. The papers contained in this volume were presented at the

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