Examines some of the interesting and controversial developments and theories in modern science, focusing on the search for inexpensive, renewable energy sources, with discussion of biopower, and wind, wave, solar, geothermal, and nuclear energy.
Content Note
Alternative energy sources -- A fossil-fueled world -- Making and storing electricity -- Harnessing the wind -- Trapping light -- Water power -- Heat from the ground -- Nuclear energy -- Bioenergy -- The future of renewable sources -- Conclusion -- Time line.