Energy today

Explains how solar energy is generated and used, discusses solar panels and solar power towers, and considers the use of solar energy as a renewable resource.

Discusses types of biofuels and their history, uses, production, advantages and disadvantages, and future as sources of energy.

Explains how wind energy is generated and used, discusses wind farms and turbines, and considers its use as a renewable resource.

Explains how scientists and engineers use rivers, oceans, tides, and currents to produce electricity and meet some of the world's energy needs.

An illustrated explanation of coal, oil, and natural gas that describes the rise of fossil fuels, how they are used, what they cost, and problems they can cause.

Discusses types of biofuels and their history, uses, production, advantages and disadvantages, and future as sources of energy.

Explains how oil is discovered, drilled, refined, and used as an energy source.

Discusses how coal is mined and how it is used to produce energy.

Explores the methods and problems of using energy from nuclear power.

Examines the sources of natural gas, how it is transported, and its many uses.