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The future is now : solving the climate crisis with today's technologies / by McDonald, Bob,1951-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In the absence of motorized boats and gondolas, Venice's waters have returned to a sparkling blue color. Deer have been spotted roaming cities in Italy, and mountain goats recently took over a small seaside town in Wales. Taking advantage of the decreased boat traffic, whales have returned to roaming Vancouver's harbours. The absence of "regular" human activities has dramatically affected our environment. In this book, Bob McDonald turns his focus to global energy sources, and shows how the global shutdowns may have been exactly what we needed to show us that a greener future is achievable. This is not another "wake-up call," and not another plea to heed the climate science. This is an exploration of the incredible technologies that our species can use to get out of the mess we've made for ourselves. It is a work of immense optimism, to counteract the sense of doom that hangs over most discussions of the environment. Many alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and geothermal have been available for decades--but they alone will not be enough. Additional power will come from small nuclear reactors the size of an office desk, and space-based solar power satellites with enormous mirrors that can capture sunlight, convert it to microwaves, and beam it to the ground to light up entire cities. Energy will be captured from waves, tides, and hydrogen. Vehicles will no longer have tailpipes that emit smog particles. Food will be sourced locally. Green technology is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, and will only continue to skyrocket as current products improve their performance and new products emerge. A new green age is upon us--let this book be your guide to the future."--
Subjects: Clean energy.; Renewable energy sources.;
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Energy : now and into the future / by Morgan, Sally;
Tells the fascinating story of how energy production and use has revolutionized our lives and predicts how it will develop in the future.
Subjects: Energy development; Renewable energy sources;
© 1999., Thameside Press,
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Brilliant! : shining a light on sustainable energy / by Mulder, Michelle,(Author of Out of the box);
Includes bibliographical references and index.Offers examples of unusual power sources, including fungus, algae, and human waste.
Subjects: Renewable energy sources;
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Solar energy / by Richards, Julie.;
Discusses the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy, how energy comes from the sun, and the benefit of using less energy.For primary school age.
Subjects: Solar energy; Renewable energy sources;
© 2009., Macmillan Library,
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The star builders : nuclear fusion and the race to power the planet / by Turrell, Arthur,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From a young, award-winning scientist, a look at one of the most compelling and historic turning points of our time--the race to harness the power of the stars and produce controlled fusion, creating a practically unlimited supply of clean energy. The most important energy-making process in the universe takes place inside stars. The ability to duplicate that process in a lab, once thought out of reach, may now be closer than we think. Today, all across the world teams of scientists are being assembled by the world's boldest entrepreneurs, big business, and governments to solve what is the most difficult technological challenge humanity has ever faced: building the equivalent of a star on earth. If their plans to capture star power are successful, they will unlock thousands, potentially millions, of years of clean, carbon-free energy. Not only would controlled nuclear fusion go a long way toward solving the climate crisis, it could help make other highly desired technological ambitions possible--like journeying to the stars. Given the rising alarm over deterioration of the environment, and the strides being made in laser and magnetic field technology, powerful momentum is gathering behind fusion and the possibilities it offers"--
Subjects: Controlled fusion.; Renewable energy sources.; Nuclear energy;
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Water energy / by Richards, Julie.;
Discusses the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy, how energy comes from water, and the benefit of using less energy.For primary school age.
Subjects: Water-power; Renewable energy sources;
© 2009., Macmillan Library,
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Wind energy / by Richards, Julie.;
Discusses the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy, how energy comes from the wind, and the benefit of using less energy.For primary school age.
Subjects: Wind power; Renewable energy sources;
© 2009., Macmillan Library,
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Using Earth's underground heat / by White, Nancy,1942-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 32), Internet addresses, and index.LSC
Subjects: Geothermal resources; Renewable energy sources;
© c2010., Bearport Pub.,
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Energy Island : how one community harnessed the wind and changed their world / by Drummond, Allan.;
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Subjects: Renewable energy sources; Wind power;
© 2011., Frances Foster Books,
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The new map : energy, climate, and the clash of nations / by Yergin, Daniel,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Recent changes in the global production and flow of energy have remade the world. In this book, the author reveals the forces shaping the future of energy, both renewable and fossil fuel. The New Map offers a new vision of the world's energy reserves and, therefore, the future of geopolitics"--
Subjects: Climatic changes; Energy policy.; Fossil fuels.; Geopolitics; Renewable energy sources.;
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