renewable energy resources

"In this . . . science book readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the geothermal industry could make it a powerful weapon in the fight to create a sustainable future"--Google books.

"Our world runs on energy! But traditional fossil fuels are doing great damage to the environment, and they will eventually run out. How might solar, water, wind and geothermal power come to our rescue? Readers can discover how different the world could look in the future with energy sources that are clean and renewable"--Provided by publisher.

"Energy is vital for a good standard of living, and much of the world's population does not have enough. Affordable and adequate sources of power that do not cause climate change or pollution are crucial; and renewables provide the answer. Wind and solar farms can now provide the cheapest electricity in many parts of the world. Moreover, they could provide all of the world's energy needs. But while market forces are fast helping the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, there are opposing pressures, such as the USA's proposed withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, and the vested interests in fossil fuels. This book describes the main renewable sources of energy--solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass--as well as the less well-developed ones--geothermal, tidal, and wave"--OCLC.

"This volume looks at the various alternative energy sources and their economic viability, exploring the debate about which path forward makes the most sense. Readers will gain a better understanding of the crossroads facing policymakers and the energy sector and be empowered to form their own opinions about how this . . . issue should be addressed"--Provided by publisher.

". . . Joshua Goldstein and Staffan Qvist explain how clean energy quickly replaced fossil fuels in such places as Sweden, France, South Korea, and Ontario. Their people enjoyed prosperity and growing energy use in harmony with the natural environment. They didn't do this through personal sacrifice, nor through 100 percent renewables, but by using them in combination with an energy source the Swedes call k?rnkraft, hundreds of times safer and cleaner than coal . . ."--Publisher provided.

Examines water and its use as an alternative energy source. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Readers learn what mechanical energy is and how it has been harnessed in inventive ways over the course of history.

With powerful infographics and leveled text, explores the science, technology, engineering, and math used in modern pro football.

Explores how ocean energy may be used in the future to provide the world with an alternate source of energy that is both renewable and better for the environment.

Explores how hydroelectric power may be used in the future to provide the world with an alternate source of energy that is both renewable and better for the environment.