Concerned about our energy future? Turn to this guide for easy-to-grasp and up-to-date coverage of the many aspects of the energy value chain:
Oil and natural gas
Coal
Fossil fuels and the greenhouse effect
Energy from water
Biomass
Solar energy
Geothermal energy
Wind energy
Nuclear energy
Electricity
Energy storage
Transportation
Housing
Smart energy consumption
Hydrogen
Armed with the knowledge in this book, students, teachers, decision-makers, politicians, and consumers can form educated and informed opinions on the future of energy and its impact on the economy, health, and the environment.