| TITLE: |
Uses of geothermal energy in food and agriculture : opportunities for developing countries / Minh Van Nguyen, SigurjoÌ?n Arason, Margeir Gissurarson, PaÌ?ll Gunnar PaÌ?lsson. |
| AUTHOR: |
Van Nguyen, Minh, author. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
x, 52 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm |
| NOTES: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 47-52). |
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"Agriculture and agro-industry are important sectors in the economies of most developing countries, where they provide the main source of livelihoods for the majority of the poor. The lack of a sustainable supply of affordable energy is a major constraint to the development of these sectors in developing countries. Traditionally, geothermal energy has been utilized mainly to generate electricity; however, it can be harnessed for other important uses in agriculture and agro-industry. Developing countries endowed with this renewable energy source have ample potential to use it in advancing their agriculture and agro- |
| NOTES: |
industry sectors. This book reviews the use of geothermal energy in agriculture and agro-industry around the world. With a simple format and copious illustrations and models, the book is accessible to a wide range of interested readers, including those with no technical background. It shows that geothermal resources have the potential to provide long- |
| NOTES: |
term, secure energy for the agriculture and food industry in both developed and developing countries. Constraints and challenges that should be addresse |
| SUBJECT: |
--Agriculture and energy resources. |
| SUBJECT: |
Developong countries--Geothermal resources |
| SUBJECT: |
Developing countries. |
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sears |
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