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Energy alternatives : opposing viewpoints
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- Creator
- Barbara Passero, book editor
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Contributors
- Publication
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- Detroit : Greenhaven Press, 2006
- Physical Details
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- 238 pages ; 23 cm
- ISBNs
- 9780737733501, 0737733500, 9780737733518, 0737733519
- OCLC
- ocm70483366
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Introduction Chapter 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. -- Chapter 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 -- Chapter 3: What Renewable Energy Sources Should Be Developed?: 1. Solar Power Can Help Fuel the Future / Glenn Hamer -- 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 with many uses / 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 -- Chapter 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