TY  - BOOK
AU  - Tabak,John
TI  - Solar and geothermal energy
T2  - Energy and the environment
SN  - 9781438116860 (electronic bk.)
PY  - 2009///
CY  - New York
PB  - Facts on File
KW  - Renewable energy sources
KW  - Juvenile literature
N1  - Description based on print version record; Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-192) and index; pt. I: Solar energy. A brief history of solar power -- Sunlight and geometry -- Photovoltaics -- Heat engines and solar power -- Two other important solar technologies -- Economic and environmental consequences of solar power -- Government policies and solar energy -- pt. II: Geothermal energy. A brief history of geothermal energy -- Geology and heat -- The generating station -- Two other geothermal technologies -- The economics and environmental impacts of electricity from geothermal sources -- Government policies and geothermal energy -- Chronology -- List of acronyms -- Glossary
N2  - Describes a brief history of solar and geothermal energy, the way they are used and why they are two of the best sources of power for the environment
UR  - http://www.netlibrary.com.libraryumpsa.idm.oclc.org/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=280145
ER  -