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Did you know that cars can run on french fry grease or that human poop can be used to provide power to classrooms? Kids in Mexico help light up their houses by playing soccer, and in the Philippines, pop bottle skylights are improving the quality of life for thousands of families. Brilliant! is about what happens when you harness the power of imagination and innovation: the world changes for the better! Full of examples of unusual (and often peculiar)...
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[2010]
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We rely on energy to fuel our activities, but fossil fuels cause pollution. And their supply is running out. What can you do? Alternative energy sources such as water, wind, and sun provide a promising and environmentally friendly solution to our looming energy crisis. And simply conserving energy can help your family save money while protecting the planet. Join the Green Generation. Together we can make a world of difference.
9) Wind power
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2008.
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Can you name a free, clean, and renewable energy source? The answer is blowing in the wind. Discover how the historic windmill has become today's wind turbine and learn about the prospects for wind power in the future.
10) Solar energy
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[2017]
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"For the past few centuries, fossil fuels have generated most of our world's energy. But these fuels pollute the environment, and they will eventually run out. Today, scientists are developing cleaner and more sustainable sources of power. Alternative Energy examines several of these promising technologies, as well as the science behind them. Learn how the energy sources of the future can change our world for the better."--Publisher's description....
12) Biofuels
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[2017]
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"Fuels made from plants such as corn and sugarcane are powering millions of cars on the road today. Biofuelsshows how plant-based fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, are beginning to replace gasoline in many types of vehicles. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--Publisher's description.
13) Clean energy
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2010.
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Energy is what runs everything from factories to the cells in your body. Learn about the different ways people use energy, and most importantly, how we can create a more Earth-friendly future.
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2020.
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Did you know that the carbon impact of producing ten cheeseburgers is the same as one passenger travelling 167 miles on a London bus? Or that high levels of air pollution lead to over 40,000 premature deaths and 6 million sick days each year? But maybe the future isn't as bleak as it seems. What if we told you that by turning down your thermostat by one degree, you could save 320 kg of carbon dioxide annually? And that renewables are already generating...
15) Renewable energy
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2012.
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Bill Nye explores the science of renewable energy and demonstrates how to use science and technology to engineer a brighter tomorrow. Using his trademark blend of hands-on demos and humor, Bill explains Newton's First Law. Then, he's off to Renewable Energy Lab at UL to compare renewable and non-renewable energy sources like fossil fuels, solar, wind, and hydroelectricity. Includes bonus features.
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2023.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY INNOVATIONS This critical text, designed for microbiologists, biotechnologists, entrepreneurs, process engineers, chemical engineers, electrical engineers, physicists, and environmentalists, assesses the current knowledge about lab-scale and large-scale production of renewable and sustainable fuels, chemicals, and materials. Global warming is having a huge impact on the world's ecosystem. Glaciers have shrunk, ice on rivers and lakes...
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[2023]
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This first volume in a two-volume set presents the state of the art for the concepts, practical applications, and future of renewable energy and how to move closer to true sustainability. Renewable energy supplies are of ever-increasing environmental and economic importance in every country worldwide. A wide range of renewable energy technologies has been established commercially and recognized as an important set of growth industries for most governments....
19) Energy
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[2014]
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English
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Find out about potential energy and kinetic energy. How does heat move from one substance to another? Why is renewable energy so important? Includes three simple activities or experiments to try.
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