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Energy and Sustainable Development
Series: De Gruyter Textbook
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Energy and Sustainable Development is a textbook designed to make the complex topic of electricity generation accessible by explaining it in plain English, ensuring that even those without an engineering background can easily understand the content. The book provides a valuable framework for integrating sustainability into...
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Energy and Sustainable Development is a textbook designed to make the complex topic of electricity generation accessible by explaining it in plain English, ensuring that even those without an engineering background can easily understand the content.
The book provides a valuable framework for integrating sustainability into international development projects within the energy sector. Drawing from examples in Africa, it vividly illustrates both sustainable and unsustainable energy development projects.
Key Features:
- Presents a unique perspective on energy sustainability, particularly in its connection to international development.
- An ideal resource for Masters and PhD students focused on international development and energy management.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9783111643274
Publisher: De Gruyter
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 March 2026
Country: Germany
Imprint: De Gruyter
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Illustration: 6 Tables, black and white; 30 Illustrations, color; 58 Illustrations, black and white
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 195g
Pages: 106
About the Author
Dr. Quinta Warren is an energy and sustainability professional. As the Founder and CEO of Energy Research Consulting, she leads delivery of sustainable energy solutions.
Dr. Warren's experience includes key roles at prominent organizations such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport where she leads sustainability initiatives including the publishing of the Airportβs annual ESG report. She was previously with Consumer Reports, where she steered the development of legislative, regulatory, and corporate engagement strategies, championing sustainability on behalf of consumers. She co-authored a major CR survey report on consumer attitudes toward electric vehicles and low carbon fuels. She testified before the US Congress about the consumer benefits of the historic clean energy provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Dr. Warren also brought her expertise to ConocoPhillips, where she conducted research on novel CO2 capture methods, and optimization of oil and gas extraction processes. She was an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow with the Department of Energy and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, shaping domestic and international policies on carbon management and electricity generation.
Dr. Warren holds a Ph.D. in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from Georgia Tech, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University.
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