| Description |
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Fueling the future |
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Fueling the future.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword -- Introduction -- ch. 1. Geothermal energy development -- 1. The history of geothermal energy / Daniel S. Halacy Jr. -- 2. Uses for geothermal power generation / Television Trust for the Environment -- 3. The advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy / National Geothermal Collaborative -- 4. Geothermal energy development expands globally / U.S. Newswire -- 5. Geothermal energy benefits the environment / Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office -- 6. Geothermal energy harms the environment / Robert L. Bradley, Jr. -- ch. 2. The future of geothermal energy -- 1. Geothermal can become an important energy contributor / Charles F.Kutscher -- 2. Government incentives will spur geothermal energy use / National Renewable Energy Laboratory -- 3. New Technology may allow geothermal energy development anywhere on Earth / Nolan Fell -- 4. Iceland shows how geothermal energy can help nations reduce dependence on oil / Barbara Eaglesham -- 5. Western states are increasing their use of geothermal energy / Alyssa Kagel and Karl Gawell -- 6. Geothermal production can benefit communities / Geothermal Energy Association -- Facts about geothermal energy -- Glossary -- Chronology -- For further reading -- Index -- Picture credits -- About the editor. |
| Summary |
Explains how geothermal energy is made and used. |
| Subject |
Geothermal engineering -- Juvenile literature.
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Geothermal resources -- Juvenile literature.
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Geothermal engineering.
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Geothermal resources.
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| Added Author |
Savage, Lorraine.
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| ISBN |
9780737735796 hardcover alkaline paper |
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0737735791 hardcover alkaline paper |
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