renewable energy sources

A collection of essays that offers varying perspectives on issues related to alternative energy, discussing if it is necessary to transition to it, if alternative sources are viable, and what fuel should power cars. Includes charts, graphs, cartoons, and fact boxes which provide brief information and vocabulary and reading comprehension questions.

A collection of twenty-six essays that addresses topics related to renewable energy, discussing what it is, if it is beneficial, ethanol as a renewable transportation fuel, and how it should be promoted by the government.

Looks at various energy sources, explains how energy use creates pollution, and discusses why the use of nonrenewable energy sources should be reduced.

Examines the rising cost of the world's energy use and its harmful effects to the environment; and explores the newer green technologies as alternatives to the current source.

Chronicles the story of natural resources exploited by humanity for energy and considers the prospect of renewable resources for the future.

Explores modern research into the field of renewable energy and outlines the various types of renewable energy sources being studied. Considers whether this method of energy production will be able to replace worldwide reliance on fossil fuels and includes full-color photographs and further reading sources.

Looks at some of the energy alternatives to nuclear and fossil fuels, including solar energy, hydroelectricity, wave power, and others; and discusses the importance of renewable energy resources for the future and the environment.