After an explosion in the Gulf of Mexico destroys three oil rigs trying to revive a dying field, Kurt Austin and the NUMA Special Projects Team are tapped by the President of the United States to find out what's gone wrong. The trail leads them to a brilliant billionaire in the alternative energy field. Her goal is the end of the oil age; her company has spent billions developing the worlds' most advanced fuel-cell systems. But is she an environmental...

Futurologist Luna Lee presents possibilities for the future of energy in the next 100 years. Written in graphic-novel format.

Examines the current state of energy production from fossil fuels to renewable resources. Also discusses the future of alternate fuels, how they are produced and potential benefits of moving away from fossil fuels. Includes sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, sources for further information, and an index.

"Describes the science behind unusual sources of energy that could be used in place of fossil fuels"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how methane can be produced to help replace fossil fuels as an energy source.

Explains the process of recycling food waste into biofuel, beginning with harvesting food scraps which are collected by garbage trucks, brought to a processing center where the waste breaks down, creating biogas which powers generators that produce electricity. Includes a food recycling web and additional information about green energy sources.

"From a young, award-winning scientist, a look at one of the most compelling and historic turning points of our time-the race to harness the power of the stars and produce controlled fusion, creating a practically unlimited supply of clean energy. The most important energy-making process in the universe takes place inside stars. The ability to duplicate that process in a lab, once thought out of reach, may now be closer than we think. Today, all across...

"The quest for energy independence and concerns over global warming have prompted a boom in renewable energy technology. Scientists and entrepreneurs are experimenting with new renewable breakthroughs to supplement wind, solar, and hydroelectric power as alternatives to fossil fuels"--From the publisher's web site.

Martha and Helen decide to enter Wagstaff City's Go Green Go-Cart race. They do some research and visit the junkyard to find what they need to built a solar-powered cart. T.D. and Alice also visit he junkyard because they are making a wind-powered cart. Ronald and Reginald win the race with their cart "powered by a goldfish" but later they fight and crash into a post revealing that it is a lawnmower! T.D. and Alice are the real winners and Junkyard...

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

EchoEnergy has broken through the barriers to alternative fuel sources. The impact on world markets could be staggering. But amid the euphoria, Sabrina Galloway, one of EE's top scientists, makes an alarming discovery. Sabotage of the process has unleashed an eco-disaster, and toxic waste is poisoning Florida waters and the Gulf of Mexico.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Youthful congressional

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