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9780739831786

Energy Resources

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  • ISBN13:

    9780739831786

  • ISBN10:

    073983178X

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2001-09-01
  • Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree
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Summary

Presents the arguments surrounding the use of the world's energy resources, the concerns about the safety of some types of energy, and what is being done to conserve resources for the future.

Author Biography

Ewan McLeish, is a writer and lecturer on science and environmental issues. He has recently worked with teachers in West Africa, developing educational materials about the environment, including energy

Table of Contents

The Power that Drives the Earth
4(8)
Fossel Fuels
12(8)
Nuclear Power
20(6)
Water Power
26(4)
Energy from Plants
30(4)
Transportation
34(4)
Renewable Energy
38(12)
Getting More from Less
50(4)
Energy for the Future
54(6)
Glossary 60(1)
More Information 61(1)
Useful Addresses 62(1)
Index 63

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