Compact research series. Energy and the environment

Provides an overview of energy alternatives and addresses the questions of whether alternative energy sources are needed, which should be pursued, whether alternative energy is useful for transportation, and how increased usage will affect society, each followed by a selection of primary source quotes, facts, and illustrations. Includes resources for further study.

Describes how biofuels are being used as an alternative to fossil fuels and discusses issues such as how biofuels affect the environment, the effect on food production by biofueles and the future of biofuels.

An introduction to hydropower, providing a historical overview of hydropower and hydroelectricity, describing how the world uses hydropower, and discussing the benefits and costs.