Examines the impact of energy, national rivalries, and climate change on geopolitical developments throughout history. Includes black-and-white photographs, maps, and graphs.
"Most of our energy has come from oil, gas, and coal. Find out how we can heat and light our buildings, travel, and power our computers and devices without harming the planet in this resourceful title. Extracting resources damages the environment, and burning them contributes to global warming, harms our health, and pollutes the air and water. Case studies show how scientists are investigating renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, how to make homes and buildings more energy efficient, and how we can use less energy by changing our own behavior"--Provided by publisher.
Challenges readers to support changes that will create sustainable energy in the future, reducing society's dependence on oil, natural gas, coal, and uranium.
Details the types and importance of green energy and discusses how to begin a career in a field relating to this type of energy production. Outlines the future of green energy careers and required training and skills and includes further reading sources.
An exploration of renewable energy sources, covering solar energy, wind power, geothermal energy, related careers, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Looks at how people use energy, explains where the world's energy comes from, examines the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy, and describes alternative sources of energy.
