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Energy alternatives / Barbara Passero, book editor.

Contributor(s): Series: Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)Publication details: Detroit : Greenhaven Press, 2006.Description: 238 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0737733500 (lib. hardcover : alk. paper)
  • 0737733519 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 333.79 22
LOC classification:
  • TJ808.2 .E628 2006
Online resources:
Contents:
CH. 1: ARE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES NECESSARY? : 1. The World Is Running Out of Oil / Matthew Simmons, interviewed by Amanda Griscom Little -- 2. The World Is Not Running Out of Oil / Daniel Yergin -- 3. A Transition to Renewable Energy Sources Is Necessary / David Goodstein -- 4. A Transition to Renewable Energy Sources Is Not Feasible / Paul Roberts -- 5. Alternative Energy Sources Are Necessary to Reduce U.S. Dependence on Foreign Oil / Institute for the Analysis of Global Security -- 6. Replacing Foreign Oil Imports with Alternatives Would Be Disastrous / Justin Fox.
CH. 2: IS NUCLEAR POWER A VIABLE ENERGY ALTERNATIVE? : 1. Nuclear Power Is the Energy of the Future / John Ritch -- 2. Nuclear Power Is Not the Energy of the Future / Helen Caldicott -- 3. Nuclear Power Is a Safe Alternative to Fossil Fuels / Patrick Moore -- 4. Nuclear Power Is Not a Safe Alternative to Fossil Fuels / Harvey Blatt -- 5. Nuclear Waste Can Be Handled Safely / Matthew L. Wald -- 6. Nuclear Waste Cannot Be Handled Safely / Mary Olson.
CH. 3: WHAT RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES SHOULD BE DEVELOPED? 1. Solar Power Can Help Fuel the Future / Greenpeace and the European Photovoltaic Industry Association -- 2. Solar Power Is an Impractical Energy Source / Michael Fox -- 3. Wind Power Should Be Pursued / Jim Motavalli -- 4. The Drawbacks of Wind Power Far Outweigh the Benefits / Eric Rosenbloom -- 5. Biomass Is a Proven Renewable Energy Resource / U.S. Department of Energy -- 6. Geothermal Energy Is a Promising Alternative Energy Source / National Geothermal Collaborative -- 7. Developing a Variety of Renewables Can Best Solve the Energy Crisis / National Economic Council.
CH. 4: SHOULD ALTERNATIVES TO FOSSIL FUELS BE PURSUED? 1. Hydrogen Can Replace Petroleum-Based Automotive Fuels / Tom Nicholls -- 2. Hydrogen Is Impractical as an Automotive Fuel / David Keith and Alexander G. Farrell -- 3. Alternatives to Fossil Fuels Are the Long-Term Energy Solution / David Friedman -- 4. Biofuels Are Clean and Affordable Alternatives / Vivaj V. Vaitheeswaran -- 5. Plasma Technology Can Improve Fuel Efficiency / Kevin Roark.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CH. 1: ARE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES NECESSARY? : 1. The World Is Running Out of Oil / Matthew Simmons, interviewed by Amanda Griscom Little -- 2. The World Is Not Running Out of Oil / Daniel Yergin -- 3. A Transition to Renewable Energy Sources Is Necessary / David Goodstein -- 4. A Transition to Renewable Energy Sources Is Not Feasible / Paul Roberts -- 5. Alternative Energy Sources Are Necessary to Reduce U.S. Dependence on Foreign Oil / Institute for the Analysis of Global Security -- 6. Replacing Foreign Oil Imports with Alternatives Would Be Disastrous / Justin Fox.

CH. 2: IS NUCLEAR POWER A VIABLE ENERGY ALTERNATIVE? : 1. Nuclear Power Is the Energy of the Future / John Ritch -- 2. Nuclear Power Is Not the Energy of the Future / Helen Caldicott -- 3. Nuclear Power Is a Safe Alternative to Fossil Fuels / Patrick Moore -- 4. Nuclear Power Is Not a Safe Alternative to Fossil Fuels / Harvey Blatt -- 5. Nuclear Waste Can Be Handled Safely / Matthew L. Wald -- 6. Nuclear Waste Cannot Be Handled Safely / Mary Olson.

CH. 3: WHAT RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES SHOULD BE DEVELOPED? 1. Solar Power Can Help Fuel the Future / Greenpeace and the European Photovoltaic Industry Association -- 2. Solar Power Is an Impractical Energy Source / Michael Fox -- 3. Wind Power Should Be Pursued / Jim Motavalli -- 4. The Drawbacks of Wind Power Far Outweigh the Benefits / Eric Rosenbloom -- 5. Biomass Is a Proven Renewable Energy Resource / U.S. Department of Energy -- 6. Geothermal Energy Is a Promising Alternative Energy Source / National Geothermal Collaborative -- 7. Developing a Variety of Renewables Can Best Solve the Energy Crisis / National Economic Council.

CH. 4: SHOULD ALTERNATIVES TO FOSSIL FUELS BE PURSUED? 1. Hydrogen Can Replace Petroleum-Based Automotive Fuels / Tom Nicholls -- 2. Hydrogen Is Impractical as an Automotive Fuel / David Keith and Alexander G. Farrell -- 3. Alternatives to Fossil Fuels Are the Long-Term Energy Solution / David Friedman -- 4. Biofuels Are Clean and Affordable Alternatives / Vivaj V. Vaitheeswaran -- 5. Plasma Technology Can Improve Fuel Efficiency / Kevin Roark.

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