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Title:
Renewable energy / David M. Haugen and Susan Musser, book editors.
Author:
Haugen, David M., 1969-

Musser, Susan.
Publication Information:
Detroit : Greenhaven Press, ©2012.
Call Number:
TJ808.2 .R448 2012
Abstract:
"Renewable Energy: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
9780737761399

9780737761405
Series:
Opposing viewpoints series

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
251 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Contents:
Will renewable energy sources help resolve global problems? -- Renewable energies will halt climate change / Renewable energies will not halt climate change / Relying on renewable energies would damage the earth / Renewable energies will stabilize energy prices / Renewable energies will increase energy prices / Renewable energy sources have enormous land footprints / Land footprints of renewable energy sources are exaggerated / What must be done to transition from nonrenewable to renewable energy? -- Large scale renewable energy projects are necessary / Small scale renewable energy projects will democratize energy / Renewable energy sources can satisfy energy demands / Renewable energy sources cannot satisfy energy demands / Renewable energy sources work best if supplemented with nuclear power / Renewable energy sources work best if supplemented with natural gas / What renewable energy sources are viable parts of the world's energy future? -- The biofuel future / Biofuels are not a viable renewable energy / Ethanol provides a sustainable alternative to gasoline -- American Coalition for Ethanol -- Ethanol does not provide a sustainable alternative to gasoline / Electric vehicles are worthwhile alternatives to fossil-fuel vehicles / Electric vehicles are not worthwhile alternatives to fossil-fuel vehicles / What should be government's role in promoting renewable energies? -- US government support for renewable energies will benefit the country / US government support for renewable energies will not benefit the country / Renewable energies need government subsidies to succeed / Eliminating all energy subsidies will benefit renewable energies
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