Nuclear energy provides 15 percent of the world's energy and is created by nuclear fission, or the splitting of atoms. This title covers not only the science behind nuclear power, but also the controversy surrounding its use. Advocates say it's efficient and better than fossil fuel alternatives, while critics worry about the effects of radiation and long-term waste disposal.
An examination of wind power, explaining how wind is captured and converted to electricity, how it is used, the health effects of wind farms, how it affects wildlife, turbine safety, and other related topics.
An examination of water, wave, and tidal power, explaining the impact of dams on people, problems with it, how it is affected by governments, water activity, and other related topics.
A discussion of fossil fuels as power resources, providing information about coal, oil, and gas, looking at their effect on the Earth, atmosphere, and health, examining the cost of fossil fuel power, and considering its future.
