Alternative Energy volume 2

Alternative Energy explores the scientific search for new, viable energy sources in an objective, easy-to-understand format. This three-volume set examines the complex issues surrounding existing and potential energy sources, including the world's current dependence on non-renewable sources of energy, the increasing need for energy, the impact on the environment of current energy sources, and implications for the future. An overview chapter helps students place the exploration of new and alternative energy sources in the context of current and historical issues. Introduces students to issues surrounding both current energy sources and alternative energy options. While there is significant discussion of the non-renewable resources now used to meet the majority of the world's energy needs (oil, coal and natural gas), the primary focus of the set is on newer options to meet the ever-growing demand 01.pdf......Page 1 02.pdf......Page 2 03.pdf......Page 3 04.pdf......Page 4 05.pdf......Page 7 06.pdf......Page 9 07.pdf......Page 20 08.pdf......Page 27 09.pdf......Page 62 10.pdf......Page 102 11.pdf......Page 153 Covers the history, describes how the energy works, discusses current research, and details the benefits, drawbacks, and impact of a variety of renewable energy sources. This volume focuses on water and wind energies and explores the move towards more energy-efficient tools, appliances, building materials, and vehicles Three volumes discuss renewable energy resources, from wind, solar, and geothermal energy, to hydropower and theoretical sources of energy