fossil fuels

Looks at coal and oil as sources of energy and discusses the technology needed to convert it to useful working energy, examining the history, chemistry, and geology of coal and oil, how it is accessed, consumption and demand, and the social and environmental costs.

"Describes the geography, landscape, economy, government, and culture of the United Kingdom today and discusses the UK's influence of and relations with the rest of the world"--"Provided by publisher.

Describes different types of energy, including fossil fuels and renewable energy sources; discusses the importance of saving energy and the impact of energy use on the environment; and explores solutions.

Photographs, diagrams, and simple text explores the use of fossil fuels including oil, coal, and natural gas.

Discusses carbon footprints and how everyday choices affect the Earth.

Describes fossil fuels, including petroleum, natural gas, and coal, and discusses how they are created, extracted, and used in modern times.

Presents a discussion of fossil fuels that covers questions about whether the fuels are running out and examines their threat to the environment and impact on national security, and analyzes the potential benefits of alternative energy sources.

A collection of articles offering opinions for and against such energy issues as whether fossil fuels should be replaced, the uses of nuclear power, alternatives to gasoline-powered cars, and the need for a national energy policy.

Discusses different types of fossil fuels, the various methods of extraction and use, the problems they can create, and how people can limit the negative effects of unrenewable resources by transitioning to renewable sources of energy.

Introduces the history, uses, production, advantages and disadvantages, and future of fossil fuel energy as a power resource.