Energy crisis
By: by Ewan McLeish.
Series: Talking points
Publisher: Stargazer Books
Published: 2007
Place of publication: North Mankato, MN
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781596041431
Subjects: Energy policy; Power resources; Fossil fuels -- Environmental aspects; Energy conservation; Renewable energy sources
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Some for us - none for you. Learn about how energy and electricity use varies between countries of the world; title: Good fuels or bad neighbours. Learn all about fossil fuels and the problems that they can cause. Look at  some alternatives sources of energy; title: Energy without end. Find out about potential sources of renewable energy, such as solar and wind energy; title: An energy black hole? A closer look at oil, gas, and coal. Find out where these fuels are found and how long they might last; title: The real energy crisis? Learn about the environmental impact that energy has on our planet; title: Doing more with less. Discover how energy can be produced more efficiently and how we can save more energy; title: Energy for the future? Take a look at how we could produce and use energy in the future in ways that will not harm the planet; title: A crisis avoided? Find out what steps are being taken to find other sources of energy that are kinder to the environment; title: Chronology; title: Find out more about key dates in the history of energy production; title: Organisations and glossary.