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by Kenneth P. Green (Author)
This is a timely and unmissable exploration of how humanity's dependence on power, from burning wood to harnessing the atom, has driven civilization, economic growth, and rising living standards, as AEI scholar Kenneth P. Green weighs fossil fuels, electricity, and emerging technologies against energy security, sustainability, and environmental policy to chart a bold vision for fueling human flourishing in the twenty-first century.
Human beings depend on energy. From burning wood to harnessing the atom, we have relied on the consumption of natural resources. As civilization grows and the demand for energy increases, we must ask ourselves how to best meet our energy needs while responsibly stewarding our resources. In Abundant Energy: The Fuel of Human Flourishing, Kenneth P. Green provides a brief history of our reliance on different sources of energy, explores the viability of both current and potential future sources, and offers a vision for the task of fueling human prosperity in the 21st century.
Author Biography
Kenneth P. Green is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.
