Sustaining Our Energy Resources
After reading this chapter, you should be able to
Define basic energy concepts.
Describe current energy sources and uses and how that might change in the future.
Explain how fossil fuels are formed.
Analyze the impact and future of coal.
Analyze the impact and future of oil.
Analyze the impact and future of natural gas.
Analyze the impact and future of nuclear energy.
Describe the opportunities and challenges of the energy transition
Identify examples of energy efficiency and conservation.
Analyze the impact and future of solar energy.
Analyze the impact and future of wind energy.
Analyze the impact and future of bioenergy.
Analyze the impact and future of hydroelectric energy, geothermal energy, and ocean energy.Describe what goes into the true cost of energy and what policies might be enacted to encourage renewable energy