The Best is the Enemy of the Good—Protecting the Climate and Conserving Resources 15 Global Warming 16 Emissions of Greenhouse Gases 17 Specific CO2 Emissions 19 Energy Mix Making More from Less—Efficiency at Large Power Plants 22 Modernization of Conventional Power Plants 23 Power Generation Technology of the Future 24 Story: Fresh Power from the North 28 Nuclear Power Natural Gas—the “Alternative” Fossil Fuel 29 Transportation of Natural Gas from Russia 30 Natural Gas Vehicles 31 Combined Heat and Power Generation for Customers Exploring New Paths—Renewable Energy Sources 33 Hydroelectric Power 34 Wind Power 36 Story: Where the Wind Reigns Supreme 40 Biomass 41 Solar Power 41 Geothermal Power Energy Conservation—the Efficient Way to Save Energy 42 Energy Conservation Advice 42 Construction Measures 44 Story: The “City of Tomorrow” 48 Building Services Less is Better—Operational Environmental Protection 49 Environmental Management 50 Reducing Air Pollution 52 Water and Waste Taking Responsibility for the Environment The Best is the Enemy of the Good—Protecting the Climate and Conserving Resources Reserves of fossil fuels are finite.