Energy alternatives

Book 2006

Presents a collection of essays that debate a variety of issues on the subject of alternative energy sources, covering such topics as the advantages and disadvantages of solar, wind, and nuclear power, and the future of hybrid and hydrogen cars.

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Power resources

Renewable energy sources

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Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints

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ISBN:

9780737734584
0737734582

Description:

120 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 114-117) and index

Contents:

Are alternative energy sources necessary?: World is facing an energy crisis / James Howard Kunstler
World is not facing an energy crisis / Julie Creswell
United States needs to pursue alternative energy / Paul Roberts
American should become more energy efficient / Hunter Lovins
Are alternative energy sources viable?: Nuclear power use should be increased / Skip Bowman
Nuclear power use should eliminated / Paul and Linda Gunter
Wind energy should be pursued / Bill McKibben
Wind energy has many drawbacks / H. Sterling Burnett
Solar power should be pursued / Amanda Griscom
Solar power should not be pursued / Ben Lieberman
Should alternatives to gasoline-powered vehicles be pursued?

LCCN:

2005055143

Control Number:

223698

Other Authors:

Egendorf, Laura K., 1973-

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