Compact research series. Energy and the environment
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World energy crisis
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Less than 20 percent of the forests that once covered EarthÂ's surface remain, and experts caution that deforestation is continuing at a rapid pace. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines How Serious Is Deforestation? What Causes Deforestation? What Are the Consequences of Deforestation? How Can Deforestation Be Stopped?
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Global warming and climate change
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7) Solar power
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Discusses issues such as solar power as a viable energy source, solar power as a replacement for fossil fuels, and the future of solar power.
9) Biofuels
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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.
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Geothermal power
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Hydropower
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Oil spills and offshore drilling
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The green movement
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