An introduction to hydropower, providing a historical overview of hydropower and hydroelectricity, describing how the world uses hydropower, and discussing the benefits and costs.
Presents a discussion of fossil fuels that covers questions about whether the fuels are running out and examines their threat to the environment and impact on national security, and analyzes the potential benefits of alternative energy sources.
Discusses U.S. oil needs, and the environmental risks, regulations, and future of offshore drilling. Features primary source quotations, facts, color illustrations, a chronology, and lists of key people, advocacy groups, and organizations.
Raises questions about the use of hydrogen power and whether or not it can reduce dependence on fossil fuels, whether or not it can supply the world's electricity needs, or how will it impact global warming. Concludes with asking a question about the future of hydrogen power.
Presents an overview of garbage and recycling situations and discusses the seriousness and toxicity of garbage. Illustrates the effectiveness of recycling and ways to reduce garbage. Includes photos, charts, a chronology, an index, and sources of additional information.
Provides an overview of coal power, discussing how dependent the world is on coal, how it threatens the environment, and how it might change in the future.
