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Includes appendices and index.

Part 1 Basic Concepts 2 -- 1 Introduction to Energy, Environment, and Sustainability 4 -- 2 Fundamental Dimensions and Systems of Units 36 -- 3 Evidence-Based Data Analysis 66 -- 4 Electronic Spreadsheets 90 -- Part 2 Energy 122 -- 5 Energy and Power 124 -- 6 Electricity 154 -- 7 Thermal Energy: Heat Loss and Gain in Buildings 190 -- 8 Energy Consumption Rates and Non-Renewable Energy Sources 220 -- 9 Renewable Energy 260 -- Part 3 Environment 306 -- 10 Air and Air Quality Standards 308 -- 11 Water Resources, Consumption Rates, and Quality Standards 334 -- 12 Understanding the Materials We Use in Our Daily Lives 364 -- 13 Municipal and Industrial Waste and Recycling 396 Part 4 Sustainability 428 -- 14 Sustainability 430 -- Index 472

"This book is an attempt to lay down the foundation for the development of responsible citizens with a clear understanding of contemporary issues dealing with energy, environment, and sustainability. Great care has been exercised to use real-world examples to get important points across, foster critical thinking, and use evidence-based analyses." -- Preface.