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UE: SCI 210SC: Energy & Its Impact on Global Society: Energy
Science 210
Definition of Renewable Energy
"Renewable/Alternative. any energy resource that is naturally regenerated over a short time scale and either derived directly from solar energy (solar thermal, photochemical, and photoelectric), indirectly from the sun (wind, hydropower, and photosynthetic energy stored in biomass), or from other natural energy flows (geothermal, tidal, wave, and current energy). Contrasted with NONRENEWABLE ENERGY forms Such as oil, coal, and uranium".
renewable energy. (2014). In C. Cleveland, & C. Morris (Eds.), Dictionary of energy (2nd ed.). Oxford, UK: Elsevier Science & Technology. Retrieved from https://saintleo.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/este/renewable_energy/0?institutionId=796
- Changing America's Energy WaysDiscussion of President Obama's policies on Energy
- The 7 Myths of Energy IndependenceThe statements that the articles claims are myths include the independence that ethanol-based fuel will create for the United States, that an energy or carbon tax would keep the cost of oil high and thus discourage demand, and that change will not come just because U.S. President George W. Bush will be leaving office.
eBooks
A Cubic Mile of Oil : Realities and Options for Averting the Looming Global Energy Crisis by ISBN: 0195325540Publication Date: Oxford U. Press, 2010" ... a very compelling read. Highly recommended.--Choice, Feb. 2011- Beyond the age of oil: the myths, realities, and future of fossil fuels and their alternatives byCall Number: TJ163.2 .M37513 2010ISBN: 0313381712Praeger, c2010.
- Plant resources for food, fuel and conservation byCall Number: SB107 .H46 2010ISBN: 1844077217...developing new or improved crops for food or bioenergy production in the context of climate change
- Energy for the 21st Century : A Comprehensive Guide to Conventional and Alternative Sources byISBN: 0765624125Publication Date: 2010new edition of best-selling handbook on conventional and alternative sources of energy
Transitions to Alternative Vehicles and Fuels by ISBN: 9780309268530Publication Date: 2013-03-28Transitions to Alternative Vehicles and Fuels assesses the potential for reducing petroleum consumption and GHG emissions by 80 percent across the U.S.
Web Sources
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 -- Department of EnergyDepartment of Energy. Renewables; Cleanup; Innovation; Smart Grid; Efficiency; Carbon capture; Vehicles.
- Coal Controversy in Appalachia -- NASAIncludes maps, images, and bibliographical references.
- Desertec FoundationSeeks to generate solar and wind power in the warm, arid locations of the world, e.g. the Sahara desert, and transfer it to dense population centers such as Europe.
- DOE: Office of Fossil EnergyIncludes: Clean Coal Technology
- National Resources Defense Council"Across the Appalachians... big coal benefits while the health and wealth of the region’s citizens are systematically stripped away."
- US Environmental Protection Agency Southeast RegionGulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force; BP Oil Spill; Florida Numeric Nutrient Standard; Children's Health; Environmental Justice; ...
Web Resources
- Environment and Energy Dailycomprehensive, daily coverage of environmental and energy policy and markets.
Where to find information on Costs of Energy
- US Department of Energy: Economic DataEnergy Efficiency for Homes; Buildings; Vehicles; Industry; Government.
Renewable Energy: Solar; Wind; Water; Biomass; Geothermal; Hydrogen & Fuel Cells - US Energy Information Administrationstatistics on renewable energy consumption by source type, electric capacity and electricity generation from renewable sources, biomass and alternative fuels.
- United Nations News: Measure Energy Use in Homes and Officestool for measuring energy use and emissions may become industry standard
Reference Sources
- Encyclopedia of Energy by"...covers ... history, economics, public policy, and sociology." [Library Journal] Elsevier, 2004
- Encyclopedia of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy byPublication Date: Macmillan, 2009Covers concepts, institutions, topics, events and people, including global warming, animal rights, environmental movements, alternative energy, green chemistry, industrial ecology, and eco-sabotage.