energy resources

"Energy flows all around you. It warms the air and powers our machines. Readers . . . will discover how power from the sun journeys to Earth's surface and back out to space. The sun's energy can be reflected, absorbed, used by plants and animals, given off, or trapped to warm the atmosphere. Learn how heat in the atmosphere is rising and what people can do about it. Earth's energy flow affects every living creature on the planet"--Provided by publisher.

In Electricity, early fluent readers will learn how electricity and the physics behind it impacts our universe every day. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the laws, history, and applications of this foundational STEM concept. Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about electricity using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Electricity also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Electricity is part of Jump!'s Foundations of Physics series.

"A rapid river rushes by. But did you know this home for fish can help us keep the world going? Learn all about energy from water . . ."--Provided by publisher.

From solar power technology to the dream of nuclear fusion, people are stepping up to put many different energy sources into practical use.

States that key sectors of the global business community are fast-decoupling from fossil fuels in favor of ever cheaper solar and wind energies and the new business opportunities and employment that accompany them, which would leave trillions of dollars in stranded fossil fuel assets, creating a carbon bubble likely to burst by 2028, causing the collapse of the fossil fuel civilization. Rifkin has implemented Green New Deal-style transitions in the European Union and the People's Republic of China and discusses how it can transform the global economy and save life on Earth.

". . . explores our historic investment in the exploitation of fossil energy resources and their current importance, and discusses the implications of our increasing rate of energy use. [The author] considers the widespread acceptance by scientists and policymakers that our energy systems must reduce emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, and looks forward to the radical changes in fuel technology that will be necessary to continue to provide energy supplies in a sustainable manner, and extend access across the developing world. Considering the impact of changing to an environmentally benign and low-carbon energy system, [the author] also looks at future low-carbon energy systems which would use electricity from a variety of renewable energy sources, as well as the role of nuclear power in our energy use"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of articles selected from the New York Times about issues surrounding energy technology.

Provides an overview of energy stored as oil and natural gas beneath the earth, as well as its origins, how it is extracted, and its uses.

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