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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. An Introduction to Electricity Generation

The History of Electricity Generation

The Evolution of Electricity Generation Technologies

The Evolution of Electricity Networks

Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation

A Brief Political Diversion

The Size of the Industry

Chapter 2. Electricity Generation and the Environment

The Evolution of Environmental Awareness

Power Generation: The Broader Environmental Impact

The Carbon Cycle and Atmospheric Warming

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Power Generation

Controlling Carbon Dioxide

The Hydrogen Economy

The Economics of Electricity Production

Life Cycle Assessment

The Bottom Line

Chapter 3. Coal-Fired Power Plants ...

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