renewable energy sources

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Farewell fossil fuels

reviewing America's energy policy
1999
Profiles the fossil fuel crisis and discusses why Americans ignore the warnings about depleting fuel supplies, how alternate sources of fuel can be developed, what the fuel crisis means for society, and other related topics.

Careers in green energy

fueling the world with renewable resources
2011
Provides an overview of career opportunities in the twenty-first century that are related to green or renewable energy, and discusses education and training.

Earth-friendly energy

2009
Describes the alternative methods of generating energy instead of using fossil fuels, including solar power, wind power, and biofuels, and speculates on the future of alternative energy.

Renewable energy

2006
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.

Methane energy

2013
Investigates the production and use of methane as an energy source, covering the costs, risks, potential roadblocks, and benefits.

Sustainable energy roadmaps

guiding the global shift to domestic renewables
2012
Worldwide, over 1.3 billion people lack access to electricity and another 1 billion have unreliable access, with enormous consequences for their everyday lives. In addition, many countries spend a high share of their GDP on fossil fuel imports, making them dependent on foreign energy supplies and vulnerable to price fluctuations. The burning of fossil fuels pollutes local environments, endangers the health of citizens, and exacerbates global climate change.

Mad like Tesla

underdog inventors and the relentless pursuit of clean energy
2011

Energy alternatives

2011
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.

Renewable energy

2009
A collection of twenty-six essays that addresses topics related to renewable energy, discussing what it is, if it is beneficial, ethanol as a renewable transportation fuel, and how it should be promoted by the government.

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