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.
Looks at coal and oil as sources of energy and discusses the technology needed to convert it to useful working energy, examining the history, chemistry, and geology of coal and oil, how it is accessed, consumption and demand, and the social and environmental costs.
"Describes the geography, landscape, economy, government, and culture of the United Kingdom today and discusses the UK's influence of and relations with the rest of the world"--"Provided by publisher.
Describes different types of energy, including fossil fuels and renewable energy sources; discusses the importance of saving energy and the impact of energy use on the environment; and explores solutions.
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.
A collection of articles offering opinions for and against such energy issues as whether fossil fuels should be replaced, the uses of nuclear power, alternatives to gasoline-powered cars, and the need for a national energy policy.
Discusses different types of fossil fuels, the various methods of extraction and use, the problems they can create, and how people can limit the negative effects of unrenewable resources by transitioning to renewable sources of energy.
