| Description |
120 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints |
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Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 114-117) and index. |
| Contents |
Are alternative energy sources necessary?: World is facing an energy crisis / James Howard Kunstler -- World is not facing an energy crisis / Julie Creswell -- United States needs to pursue alternative energy / Paul Roberts -- American should become more energy efficient / Hunter Lovins -- Are alternative energy sources viable?: Nuclear power use should be increased / Skip Bowman -- Nuclear power use should eliminated / Paul and Linda Gunter -- Wind energy should be pursued / Bill McKibben -- Wind energy has many drawbacks / H. Sterling Burnett -- Solar power should be pursued / Amanda Griscom -- Solar power should not be pursued / Ben Lieberman -- Should alternatives to gasoline-powered vehicles be pursued? |
| Summary |
Presents a collection of essays that debate a variety of issues on the subject of alternative energy sources, covering such topics as the advantages and disadvantages of solar, wind, and nuclear power, and the future of hybrid and hydrogen cars. |
| Subject |
Power resources.
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Renewable energy sources.
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Power resources.
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Renewable energy sources.
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Power resources. (OCoLC)fst01074275
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Renewable energy sources. (OCoLC)fst01094570
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| Added Author |
Egendorf, Laura K., 1973-
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| ISBN |
0737734582 (lib : alk. paper) |
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9780737734584 (lib : alk. paper) |
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