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Overview
Green Technology is an eight-volume set that examines the relationship between human activities and their sometimes harmful consequences for the environment and explores new methods of repairing and restoring the Earth. Approaching environmental issues confronting society from a technological perspective has spawned significant controversy, and the books in this set present all sides of the debate. Designed to complement science curricula, the set also covers relevant history and new green technologies and innovations that will contribute to the field in the future.
Renewable Energy: Sources and Methods examines the current technologies in renewable energy, a critical subject given that the world increases its energy consumption between 1 and 3 percent each year. Considering the current rate of energy consumption and the consequences of continuing at this rate, the book explains how the main conventional sources of energy-including coal, oil, and gas-affect economies worldwide. The book also focuses on the remarkable diversity of ideas and innovations in the field of alternative energy. Sidebars, figures, and case studies enhance fundamental concepts and examine urgent issues related to the future of the environment.
The volume includes information on
alternative vehicles
biomass
the biorefining industry
"clean" energy
converting solid waste to energy
Earth's energy sources
green building design and construction
recycling
water conservation
worldwide energy programs
The book contains more than 40 color photographs and line illustrations, five appendixes, a glossary, a detailed list of print and Internet resources, and an index. Green Technology isessential for high school students, teachers, and general readers who seek information on the important issues that affect the environment worldwide.
Synopsis
Green Technology is an eight-volume set that examines the relationship between human activities and their sometimes harmful consequences for the environment and explores new methods of repairing and restoring the Earth. Approaching environmental issues confronting society from a technological perspective has spawned significant controversy, and the books in this set present all sides of the debate. Designed to complement science curricula, the set also covers relevant history and new green technologies and innovations that will contribute to the field in the future.
Renewable Energy: Sources and Methods examines the current technologies in renewable energy, a critical subject given that the world increases its energy consumption between 1 and 3 percent each year. Considering the current rate of energy consumption and the consequences of continuing at this rate, the book explains how the main conventional sources of energy-including coal, oil, and gas-affect economies worldwide. The book also focuses on the remarkable diversity of ideas and innovations in the field of alternative energy. Sidebars, figures, and case studies enhance fundamental concepts and examine urgent issues related to the future of the environment.
The volume includes information on
alternative vehicles
biomass
the biorefining industry
"clean" energy
converting solid waste to energy
Earth's energy sources
green building design and construction
recycling
water conservation
worldwide energy programs
The book contains more than 40 color photographs and line illustrations, five appendixes, a glossary, a detailed list of print and Internet resources, and an index. Green Technology isessential for high school students, teachers, and general readers who seek information on the important issues that affect the environment worldwide.
School Library Journal
Gr 10 Up—Maczulak capably (though dryly) covers the many ways countries are trying to save and create new power sources. Although most of the information is available in other sources, this volume pulls together facts on recycling, biorefineries, green building design, and other topics into one convenient place. Colorful captioned photographs and diagrams, bulleted lists, or sidebars appear on almost every other page and help break up the tedious text. The charts, most of which are clear, often summarize the text. While their sources are listed, they occasionally contain abbreviations or acronyms that are not defined. Students will not read this volume from cover to cover, but it will serve to supplement textbook studies. The book includes a serviceable glossary, an extensive list of further reading (quite current), and five appendixes ("Top Oil-Consuming Countries in 2009," "Predicted Worldwide Energy Consumption," etc.).—Denise Schmidt, San Francisco Public Library, CA