Alternative energy / Peggy Daniels Becker, book editor.

Explores the issues surrounding alternative energy. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.

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Online Access: Access E-Book
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Corporate Author: Gale (Firm)
Other Authors: Daniels, Peggy (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Detroit : Greenhaven Press, [2010]
Series:Issues that concern you.
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Table of Contents:
  • Changing to alternative energy is necessary / Ben Cipiti
  • Oil independence is possible / Benjamin K. Sovacool
  • Oil independence is not a realistic goal / Paul Roberts
  • Biofuel is a good alternative energy source / David Morris
  • Biofuel is not a good alternative energy source / Eric Holt-Gimenez
  • Nuclear power is a good alternative energy source / Patrick Moore
  • Nuclear power is risky and expensive / Christian Parenti
  • Hydrogen fuel cells are a good alternative to gasoline / Jerry Brown, Rinaldo Brutoco, and James Cusumano
  • Hydrogen fuel cells are not a good alternative to gasoline / Charlie White
  • Solar power is a good alternative for making electricity / Bruce Allen
  • Solar power is not a good alternative for making electricity / Otis A. Glazebrook IV
  • Wind power is a good alternative for making electricity / Charles Komanoff
  • Wind power is not a good alternative for making electricity / Glenn Schleede
  • Wave power could become a good alternative for making electricity / Stan Freeman
  • Geothermal power could become a good alternative for making electricity / Ken Silverstein.