Books with title Energy Alternatives

"The ethanol plants of today will be the biorefineries of tomorrow. The days of big oil are coming to an end." Did you know that the Earth's known supply of oil and gas will last only another 30 to 50 years? And that instead of using less of these disappearing resources, we are actually using more every year? So, are there any alternatives that are cheap, renewable, and won't harm the world we live in? Science at the Edge: Alternative Energy Sources looks at the different options for replacing fossil fuels. It examines the pros and cons of biopower and wind, wave, solar, geothermal, and nuclear energy. It also explains how continuing research and development, as well as decreasing costs, are catching the interest of people and governments looking for alternative forms of energy. The Science at the Edge series is about development and theories in science that are both interesting and sometimes cause for concern. Each book in the series explains how the science was discovered, how it works, how it can help people, and why it may not be completely accepted by everyone.

An exploration of the role of alternative energy sources in the world today. It covers the uses of this form of energy, how they were discovered, and how their use is changing. It also examines how energy can be transformed from one state to another and the conservation of energy. Each book in the series emphasises renewability and sustainable development of the world's energy resources. The same concepts are covered in the parallel series "Essential Energy" which is aimed at a higher reading level.

Alternative Energy Sources looks at the different options for replacing fossil fuels. It explores how the energy potential of the oceans can be captured using wave power generators, how solar energy could be captured with solar paint and solar satellites, and how nanocrystals boost photovoltaic cell charge. It discusses the environmental concerns surrounding genetically modifying crops for use as biofuels, whether or not all cars could be run on hydrogen fuel cells, and how underwater kelp forests could be the key to boosting biogas production.

This anthology series covers today's most current national and international issues and contains the most important opinions of the past and present. The purpose of the series is to introduce the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies in an objective and comprehensive way. Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields; the authors represent leading conservative, liberal, and centrist views. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also included. The Current Controversies series will prove invaluable to libraries and classrooms in need of young adult materials on today's leading issues and controversies.