Biomass power
By: Isabel Thomas
Series: Energy debate; Energy debate
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 2007
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780750250207
Subjects: Biomass energy; Juvenile literature; Renewable energy sources; Power resources
Description: With supplies of non-renewable energy sources running low and the threat of global warming and climate change, there is an urgent need to look at how homes, businesses, schools and vehicles are powered. While new technologies are being developed, each energy source comes with a cost.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Biomass power and the energy debate; title: What is biomass energy?; title: Biomass in practice; title: The environment and resources; title: Cost and investment; title: Biomass power in the future; title: Glossary; title: Further information; title: Index.