{"product_id":"9780865715851","title":"Electric Water: The Emerging Revolution in Water and Energy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat if it was possible to combine energy and water in such a way that would contribute to the reversal of global warming and the restoration of the planet? What if it were possible to have a better quality of life, without having to give up anything? What if that plan made such economic sense that governments and large corporations would buy into it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs it turns out, it \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e possible to create an energy source by using key technologies that are already available. Most cities have enough rain and sun to meet their water and energy needs, simply by using technology we already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding on current mainstream trends in solar energy and wind power, \u003ci\u003eElectric Water\u003c\/i\u003e offers a clear vision of how the world’s energy and water infrastructure could be transformed. The book provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• An outline of the major issues that need addressing, including global warming\u003cbr\u003e• A fascinating explanation of key technologies in plain language\u003cbr\u003e• A vision of business and job opportunities in restoration\u003cbr\u003e• Real-life examples, such as the Louisiana Coastal Restoration program\u003cbr\u003e• Websites for further information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike many other books on this subject, \u003ci\u003eElectric Water\u003c\/i\u003e uses accessible language to propose a workable plan for a revolutionary integration of technology and quality of life that will be of special interest to planners, engineers, and architects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher C. Swan\u003c\/b\u003e is a San Francisco designer, writer, and entrepreneur who specializes in infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022239449328,"sku":"9780865715851","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780865715851_p0.jpg?v=1763828359","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780865715851","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}