clean energy industries

It's up to people to put an end to climate change. But there are many things that must be done before climate change will slow. Stopping Climate Change examines the many ways people must act to stop greenhouse gas emissions, from watching their diets to adding green spaces to cities.

"This book details the history, current uses, and potential future applications of solar energy"--Provided by publisher.

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.

"Elon Musk is the visionary behind SpaceX and CEO of the electric car company Tesla. He is working on unique and daring improvements to both public transit and solar energy. And then, there's his highly-publicized plans for colonizing Mars... But behind the mind-blowing headlines and legendary drive is the story of a bullied and beaten school boy, who through creativity and determination decided to rewrite his story and find his own way to make the world a better place. And to do so with a sense of fun and style. From hosting raves to pay for college to re-writing the rules on space travel, Elon Musk has always gone his own way. And now, award-winning investigative journalist, Anna Crowley Redding takes readers on a well-researched trip through Elon's life and accomplishments"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents a collection of essays selected from the New York Times that looks at the business of renewable energy sources and the clean energy industry.

Introduces readers to various career options in the field of renewable energy and covers what the jobs entail, educational requirements, salary ranges, required skills, employment prospects, and more.

Describes the benefits and drawbacks of wind energy, and its use around the world. Includes an activity, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Describes geothermal energy, its uses, and its benefits and drawbacks. Includes an activity, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Most people use a gas-powered vehicle of some kind on a daily basis. But what would happen if we were to run out of gas? This book evaluates a situation quickly coming to the forefront of our cultural consciousness. Through expert analysis, informational text, and seminal public documents, the problem is assessed and evaluated in a manner that makes readers understand the urgency of the situation. Take Action boxes provide suggestions on what teens can do to help. Appendix, Charts, Graphs, Tables, Fact Boxes, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Web Sites, Chapter Notes.

"[Describes] how the sun is powering our planet, the technology used to harness it, and what the future of solar power could be."--Provided by publisher.