National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Renewable Sources: Geothermal
Geothermal energy is being used today on a small scale but is an appealing alternative to other sources of energy as it has little impact on the environment. This source of energy and how we are harnessing it are described here.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Our Energy Sources: Nuclear Energy
Nuclear fission energy accounts for a large portion of energy production worldwide. New plants will use improved technologies. There is also research underway to explore how to harness the energy produced from nuclear fusion, but this...
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Texas Wide Open for Business: The Texas Renewable Energy Industry [Pdf]
A 34-page report examining renewable energy sources in use in Texas. It looks at how Texas compares with the rest of the world, the companies investing in the Texas energy industry, the Texas electricity grid, government initiatives,...
Energy4Me
Energy4me: Energy Technology
Learn about the many sources of energy used around the world.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Energy: Solar Power
Explains what solar power is, how it is produced, its limitations as an alternative energy source, environmental issues, the importance of analyzing solar power systems on an ongoing basis, and geographical considerations. (Published:...
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Biofuels: Energy for Your Future [Pdf]
Students can read this full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses how biofuels could be the energy of the future, and meet all our energy needs.
State Energy Conservation Office-Texas
State Energy Conservation Office: Energy Sources: Fuels From Biomass: Biodiesel
Discusses biodiesel fuel production and the benefits that this renewable energy resource has for the environment and the economy.
Energy4Me
Energy4me: Uranium Nuclear Energy
Find out how the energy source that uses uranium, nuclear energy, works to provide usable energy for people across the world.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Energy Timelines
Research different types of fuel to see when major developments occured in their use. Fourteen different types of fuels can be researched, including fossil fuels and alternative fuels.
Climate Literacy
Clean: Energy Enigma
Students act as detectives and research clues to uncover energy facts. This cooperative learning activity accesses language arts and critical thinking skills as students try to conceal their own energy source while guessing the opposing...
PBS
Pbs: News Hour: Alternative Fuels
This PBS science report on alternative fuels focuses mainly on ethanol. Multimedia features include a video from the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer [11:13], an interactive car comparison, and further reports on ethanol and other biofuels....
State Energy Conservation Office-Texas
State Energy Conservation Office: Energy Sources: Energy From Urban Waste
Discusses landfill gas recovery programs in Texas and the benefits that this renewable energy resource has for the environment and the economy.
State Energy Conservation Office-Texas
State Energy Conservation Office: Generating Electricity With Biomass
Discusses the overall picture of biomass use as a source of renewable energy in the United States. Five methods of generating electricity from biomass are described.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Emerging Technologies: Biofuels
Biofuels are made from organic materials such as corn and algae, as well as sugars and starches from plant cellulose. They have advantages such as sustainability and lowered greenhouse gas production, but they can impact on the...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Planning for the End of Oil
As the world's attention focuses on the perils of oil exploration, we present Richard Sears' talk from early February 2010. Sears, an expert in developing new energy resources, talks about our inevitable and necessary move away from oil....
Energy4Me
Energy4me: Biofuels
Learn the history of the use of biofuels, and find out how this works to convert the energy stored in biological materials into electrical power.
Scientific American
Scientific American: Harness Hydrogen Fuel From Plants
This article, published by Scientific American (August 29, 2002), explores the successful manufacturing of hydrogen from a glucose solution derived from biomass. Such a fuel source, if proven practical, could easily power hydrogen...
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Diesel Smells Sweet!
Fess up. Faced with the morning craving for caffeine, do you, with trembling hand, pour that first delicious, nutritious cuppa joe, and then just trasho the soggy coffee grounds?
Climate Literacy
Clean: Evaluating Woody Biomass Options for North Carolina's Electricity Future
In this activity, students learn about the pros and cons of co-firing woody biomass fuels with coal to produce electricity.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Hybrid Automobiles
Examine a car engine illustration to discover the relationship between a motor and a generator. List the pros and cons of hybrid cars, and create a poster on series hybrid cars, parallel hybrid cars or how hybrid cars are different from...
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Peak Oil: Non Renewable Resources Depletion Effects
A collection of graphs, tables, and diagrams that illustrate the global impact of natural resource depletion. (Published 2014)