energy development

Explores the science and effectiveness of different renewable energy resources and why they are important for the future health of Earth. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, and a glossary.

Contains a collection of articles published in the "New York Times" by various journalists exploring the benefits and drawbacks of various energy sources from fossil fuels to wind and solar. Reveals the complex political and economic factors involved in energy use and production, and highlights the debates between competing political and domestic interests. Discusses the future of energy policy and presents a thirty-year plan for pollution-free energy sources. Includes a glossary, black-and-white photographs, graphics, and text-dependent questions.

"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.

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

This title explores global energy use, including the history of the world's dependence on fossil fuels and highlighting the efforts to expand use of renewable energy sources.

Learn how wind turns turbines and creates electricity.

Learn how water energy is captured and converted into power.

Looks at the history of solar energy and how to produce it.

A power outage gives Robert the opportunity he needs to teach his friend and her family about the limited sources of energy, what would happen if energy supplies ran out, and some of the ways in which they can all help conserve energy.

Teaches children about the depletion of the planet's energy resources, and discusses fossil fuels, global warming, alternative energy, and more; and offers tips to conserve energy.