| View Larger Image | Smelling Land: The Hydrogen Defense Against Climate Catastrophe - Enhanced Edition | Paperbackby David Sanborn (Author), Dr. Scott (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Queen's Printer | | Page Count: | 485 Pages | | Publication Date: | April 21, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 1,032,795st |
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Resolving the escalating issues surrounding climate destabilization will be one of the most important environmental challenges we face this century. Dr David Sanborn Scott, one of Canada's foremost energy experts, clearly demonstrates that we have only one real choice - Hydrogen. Using literate, lay-accessible, sometimes lyrical but never trivial explanations, Smelling Land gives a clear and comprehensive examination of: The architecture of civilization's energy systems; The critical role of energy currencies and the widespred blunders when this role is not recognized; How to evaluate environmental intrusion and general principles for environmental gentility; The mechanisms and status of climate disruption; Sustainability and the REASONS for a coming Hydrogen Age; Energy source options -to identify realistic expectations and expose myths; The wonders of hydrogen systems, from airplanes, to cars, submarines, laptop computers, mobile phones and heart pacers; How fast we can get to the Hydrogen Age (if we wake up to the true severity of the climate risk), why and what it will be like. For additional reviews, further details, excerpts of the book or to check out audio and video interviews with the author, please visit Dr. Scott's website: smellingland.com |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 3 reviews)
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A newly enhanced edition by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)  5 Stars
October 11, 2008
Another ice age coming upon the world, and many of us doubt it's even a threat. In a newly enhanced edition, "Smelling Land: The Hydrogen Defense Against Climate Catastrophe" takes a look at the coming event that could very well change the world as we know it. While the issue is serious and deserves that demeanor, Scott entertains the reader as they go about the explanation of this issue and how a solution is possible. "Smelling Land" is a must for any concerned about global warming and what can be done about it.
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It just might work... by Readers Favorite (Hawesville, KY USA) 5 Stars
July 25, 2008
Smelling Land begins with the parable of a cabin boy warning his captain to turn about for he smells land. In spite of the reprimand, the boy again warns the captain, "I smell land sir please turn about." In anger, the captain hung the boy; a short time later the ship run aground.
We hear warnings but are we listening. We are told, "Sir, I smell land, please turn about." Are we heeding those warnings or are we intend on hanging the cabin boy? David Sanborn Scott clearly lays out a solution to our energy problems and Global Warming. He writes with expertise and vast experience. Smelling Land is well written and explains Scott's solution in a clear and concise manner. If you care about the future of our world, you will read Smelling Land.
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A welcome positive addition to the energy debate by Raymond Jepson (montreal, qc, canada)  4 Stars
February 18, 2008
I just finished the book Smelling Land. I strongly suggest it for anyone with an interest in energy and public policy. The author, David Sanborn Scott, covers all of the hot topics today: global warming, the end of oil, nuclear power and the way forward.
Let's start at the beginning, the core reason to discuss this subject is catastrophic climate change. The author briefly goes over the well known evidence: CO2 levels are at the highest for thousands of years, climate models, ice core samples, recent climate trends, etc. However, he adds another element that I've only rarely heard. The concept of meta-stability. This is vital for understanding why humanity hasn't faced a greater climate change yet. Our planet can absorb the atmospheric addition of CO2, but only to a point. After that point, the climate will change to find a new stability. The only problem is, we don't know what that will be.
The most damning part of this book is the myth-busting. The author holds no bars as dismantles our fears of the end of oil. One dramatic diagram shows how humanity has never projected more than a 40 year supply of oil. The diagram goes back 100 years though! Another myth popped is nuclear energy. There is much to fear in an invisible force that has the power to mutate our very DNA. However, there are many baseless fears that are now accepted. Things like the danger of terrorists with "nuclear material" stolen from reactors, the danger of another Chernobyl and the general fear that man can not control this nuclear energy. The author, while acknowledging realistic concerns, manages to show how minor they really are.
Lastly, Scott shows a possible answer. This is my favorite part of the book, because the press and popular media are very good at describing crisis, but horrible at prescribing solutions. The author shows how through the use of non-fossil sources can be used to solve all of our energy needs through hydrogen. These non-fossil sources are hydraulic, nuclear, wind and solar. The author argues that we should use reliable sources, like nuclear and hydraulic to supply our electricity needs. The unreliable (in other words, not necessarily there when you need it), solar and wind, should be used to generate hydrogen. The advantage is that hydrogen can be stored to produce electricity later, or can be transported. And by transportation, I mean in cars, buses, trains and planes, as well as pipelines.
The only bad part of this book is the needless interlude in the middle of the book. It was a completely self-indulgent chapter that distracted from the otherwise finely crafted argument of the author. I almost stopped reading the book it was so unreadable and boring. So my advice to others is, skip that chapter but keep reading! It's worth it!
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