Introduction. Part One: Energy now and the next fifty years. Introduction:Energy policy-to be or not to be? Development of energy modelling. Changing patterns of human need. Population levels and their implications for energy demand. Recent devlopments in the prediction of global warming. Social attitudes and their place in energy policies.Sustainable energy development. The chemical industry-future energy requirements of a large user. Energy markets and the role of governments. Electricity: the common energy currency. Future energy supply and demand-steps towards their reconciliation. Postcript. Part Two: Background and Discussion Social changes and energy markets. Synopses and discussion:Seminar I - Energy resources and scenarios for the next half century. Synopses and discussion: Seminar II- The impact of possible changes in living and working patterns on energy markets and demands. Discussion: Seminar III -Energy policies - a personal assessment of discussion. Discussion Consultation Conference -Energy now and the next fifty years.
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