Energy for Keeps : Creating Clean Electricity from Renewable Resources

Energy for Keeps is an illustrated guide for everyone who uses electricity. From students to energy policymakers, it helps readers of all ages understand the energy issues that now loom large in our daily news. With clear language and engaging illustrations, this book covers all renewable energy sources, the science of electricity generation, energy history, environmental considerations, and energy conservation and efficiency. Table of Contents A BRIEF HISTORY OF ENERGY How our use of energy has changed over time ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY How we produce and deliver most of our electricity ENERGY SOURCES FOR ELECTRICITY GENERATION How we use different energy sources to produce electricity RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES Biomass Geothermal Hydropower Ocean Solar Wind THE RENEWABLE AND NONRENEWABLE RESOURCE Hydrogen NONRENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES Fossil Fuels Nuclear ENERGY, HEALTH, AND THE ENVIRONMENT How energy choices affect our health and the environment ENERGY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND ENERGY POLICY How energy decisions affect our lives APPENDIX Energy Timeline Glossary Additional Resources