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Tables of Contents for Energy Alternatives
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?
9
3
Introduction
12
5
Are Alternative Energy Sources Necessary?
Chapter Preface
17
2
A Transition to Renewable Energy Sources Is Necessary
Christopher Flavin
19
4
Renewable Alternatives to Fossil Fuels Are Unnecessary
Thomas Sowell
23
4
Accessible Oil Reserves Are Running Out
C.J. Campbell
27
7
Oil Reserves Are Not Running Out
Sarah A. Emerson
34
6
The Fossil Fuels Industry Is Destroying the Environment
David Cromwell
40
6
Environmentalists Have Exaggerated the Dangers of Burning Fossil Fuels
Jonathan H. Adler
46
7
Conservation Can Help Solve Energy and Environmental Problems
Bob Herbert
53
4
Conservation Cannot Solve Energy Problems
Herbert Inhaber
57
8
Periodical Bibliography
61
2
Is Nuclear Power a Viable Energy Alternative?
Chapter Preface
63
2
Nuclear Power Is Not the Energy of the Future
Christopher Flavin and Nicholas Lenssen
65
7
Nuclear Power Is the Energy of the Future
Patrice Hill
72
7
Nuclear Power Is Safe
John Ritch
79
6
Nuclear Power Is Dangerous
Chris Busby
85
7
Nuclear Energy Is Affordable
Mary L. Walker
92
4
Nuclear Energy Is Costly
Laura Maggi
96
10
Periodical Bibliography
102
2
What Alternative Energy Sources Should Be Pursued?
Chapter Preface
104
2
Why I Hate wind Farms and Think There Should Be More of Them
Peter Harper
106
8
Solar Power Is Becoming Commercially Viable
Barbara Wolcott
114
8
Fuel Cells Are a Promising Energy Source
William McCall
122
6
Methane Hydrates May Provide Energy in the Future
Richard Monastersky
128
9
Geothermal Energy Is Abundant and Clean
Marilyn L. Nemzer Anna K Carter and Kenneth P. Nemzer
137
14
The Power of the Oceans Can Provide Clean Energy
France Bequette
151
8
Periodical Bibliography
155
2
Should Alternatives to Gasoline-Powered Vehicles Be Pursued?
Chapter Preface
157
2
Alternative Vehicles Should Replace Gasoline-Powered Cars
Danylo Hawaleshka
159
6
Alternative Vehicles Do Not Solve Environmental Problems
Jane Holtz Kay
165
5
Electric Cars Can Reduce Air Pollution
Tom Barry
170
4
Electric Cars Do Not Reduce Air Pollution
Thomas Sowell
174
4
Fuel Cell Cars Are Clean and Efficient
Donald W. Nauss
178
6
Natural Gas Vehicles Can Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Steve Spaulding
184
8
Ethanol Is a Clean and Renewable Fuel
David Stipp
192
4
The New Alchemy: Turning Garbage into Fuel
John J. Fialka
196
6
Periodical Bibliography
201
1
For Further Discussion
202
4
Organizations to Contact
206
5
Bibliography of Books
211
2
Index
213
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