The Obama administration has given high priority to development of alternative energy sources. Biofuels are increasingly being used as an alternative to fossil fuels and, as a result, global biofuel production tripled from 2000 to 2007. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines Can Biofuels Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels? How Do Biofuels Affect the Environment? Does Biofuel Production Threaten the World Food Supply? What Is the Future of Biofuels?

People throughout the world rely on coal for generating electricity and for powering factories that make products such as steel, cement, and paper--yet because it is such a dirty fuel, as well as a finite resource, coal is highly controversial. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Dependent Is the World on Coal Power? Does Coal Burning Threaten the Environment? What Are the Environmental Effects of Coal Mining? and What Is the Future of Coal Power?

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?

While most consumable energy is derived from fossil fuels, the utilization of alternative energy sources has been scrutinized and hotly debated in recent years. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines Are Alternative Energy Sources Necessary? What Alternative Energy Sources Should Be Pursued? Can Alternative Energy Be Used for Transportation? How Will Increased of Energy Alternatives Impact Society?

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, garbage has grown exponentially in the United States since 1960, increasing from 88 million tons (80 million metric tons) to 250 million tons (227 million metric tons) in 2008. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Serious a Problem Is Garbage? Is Toxic Waste a Serious Problem? How Effective Is Recycling? and How Can Garbage Be Reduced in the Future?

A nearly limitless supply of heat and energy lies beneath the earth’s surface, waiting to be tapped and developed. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines Can Geothermal Power Supply the World’s Energy Needs? Can Geothermal Power Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels? How Does Geothermal Power Affect the Environment? What Is the Future of Geothermal Power?

Throughout the world, the cause and impact of global warming and climate change is being passionately debated. While many claim that a climate crisis is imminent if greenhouse gases are not curbed, others argue that the effects have been overblown. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title will examine What Is Global Warming and Climate Change? What Are the Consequences of Global Warming? What Are the Controversies Surrounding Global Warming? What Are the Solutions for Global Warming?

Whether it is called environmentalism, sustainability, going green, or eco-consciousness, the Green Movement has captured the attention of people throughout the world. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines What Is the Green Movement? Can Going Green Really Make a Difference? Do the Benefits of Going Green Outweigh the Costs? and What Is the Future of the Green Movement?

The Obama administration has given high priority to development of alternative energy sources. Some energy experts believe hydrogen is the fuel of the future but there are major obstacles that need to be overcome before this clean-burning source can power the modern world. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines Can Hydrogen Vehicles Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels? Can Hydrogen Supply the World's Electricity Needs? How Will Hydrogen Use Impact Global Warming? What Is the Future of Hydrogen Power

Hydropower is a clean, renewable energy source that offers great promise for some parts of the world but the dams that make hydropower possible often result in habitat destruction and ruined human communities. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines Can Hydropower Reduce Dependency on Fossil Fuels? How Does Hydropower Affect the Environment? Can Developing Countries Benefit from Hydropower? Do the Oceans Represent the Future of Hydropower?

Today, over 100 nuclear power plants produce nearly 20 percent of the electricity used in the United States. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines Is Nuclear Power a Viable Energy Source? How Does Nuclear Power Affect the Environment? Is Nuclear Power Safe? What Is the Future of Nuclear Power?

Experts estimate that approximately 60 percent of the undiscovered oil fields in the United States are in offshore waters. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines Does the United States Need to Drill Offshore? Is Offshore Drilling Too Much of an Environmental Risk? Are Offshore Drilling Regulations Adequate? What is the Future of Offshore Drilling?

One in four Americans lives within 4 miles of a Superfund site where toxic waste threatens human health and the environment. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines How Serious a Problem Is Toxic Waste? Are Toxic Waste Cleanup Efforts Working? How Big a Threat Is Electronic Waste? and What Is the Future of Toxic Waste?

The Obama administration has given high priority to development of alternative energy sources. People have relied on the power of the wind for thousands of years, and today wind power is becoming an important source of energy for generating electricity. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines, Can Wind Power Supply the World's Energy Needs? Can Wind Power Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels? How Does Wind Power Affect the Environment? What is the Future of Wind Power?