Energy: power for people
Individuals can help solve the energy crisis by not wasting energy, by becoming informed on energy options, and by exerting their influence on friends and representatives of government. Americans were not accustomed to thinking of energy consumption levels when the recent crisis caught up with them, and an important education process has been necessary. A review of dwindling petroleum and natural gas resources, the renewed interest in coal and its derivatives, and the technical and safety concerns of nuclear energy are presented in language for the lay reader. Cleaner, safer energy sources, such as solar, geothermal, wind, and ocean thermal gradients need research and development efforts. Practical suggestions are offered for individual efforts and approaches to influencing laws, codes, and taxes in ways that will encourage energy conservation. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs, diagrams, and maps, and a glossary defines terms in simple language. A bibliography of suggested reading identifies the selections that are easy to read. (DCK)
- OSTI ID:
- 7363665
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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COAL
EDUCATION
ENERGY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL GAS
FUELS
GAS FUELS
GASES
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
LEGISLATION
NATURAL GAS
NUCLEAR FUELS
PETROLEUM
PLANNING
POWER
REACTOR MATERIALS
RECYCLING
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
RESOURCES
SOLAR ENERGY
TAXES
WIND POWER