energy resources

Explores how wind can be harnessed as an energy source using pumps, turbines, and other technology.

Discusses our dwindling energy sources and alternative sources of energy for the future.

Energy use is one of the most important issues of our age. This book looks at different sources of power that are in use today.

Discusses some of the problems related to the world's dependence on fossil fuels for energy, and describes five renewable energy resources, including the sun, biomass, wind, and water.

Authors present differing opinions on whether a smart energy grid will revolutionize energy production and distribution, whether new energy transmission lines will increase use of renewable energy, and whether security concerns must be addressed for the smart grid to be successful.

Points out the importance of the world's energy supply in shaping global politics, and argues that the energy source of the future should be natural gas in the form of shale deposits.

Compiled from source documents, reports, and studies, this ready-reference presents current and historical data on the energy situation in America.

A collection of essays that offers varying perspectives on issues related to alternative energy, discussing if it is necessary to transition to it, if alternative sources are viable, and what fuel should power cars. Includes charts, graphs, cartoons, and fact boxes which provide brief information and vocabulary and reading comprehension questions.

Discusses the sources and uses of different types of energy, both natural and man-made, including electrical, magnetic, light, heat, sound, and nuclear energy.