Basis: Energy Considerations. Is there a problem? ; Where does energy come from? ; Conservation of energy ; Where does gasoline get its energy? ; Fossil fuel sources ; The carbon dioxide problem
What to Do About It? The possibilites ; Using less energy ; Lifestyle changes ; Food supply ; Transportation ; Conservation ; Alternative energy sources
Thermodynamics. The first law of thermodynamics ; Some examples of the first law ; The second law of thermodynamics ; A reflection
Conservation. The nature of conservation ; Change in the nature of housing ; Energy consuming devices ; Transportation ; Hybrids and fuel efficient cars ; Planes, buses, trucks, and trains ; Centralized agriculture ; Electrical power conservation ; Other factors that might be considered ; An overview of the conservation approach ; Considerations for bringing conservation about
Present Energy Sources. Fossil fuels ; Coal ; What about oil? ; Gasification of coal ; Natural gas as a fuel ; Synthetic oil ; Oil sands
Alternative Energy Sources.
The problem with fossil fuels ; The sun is the ultimate source of most energy ; "Blue-Sky" ideas
Biofuels. Why biofuels? ; Burning wood ; Biodiesel ; Alcohol as a biofuel ; The preparation of biofuels by pyrolysis ; Energy from trash ; Synthetic photosynthesis ; Hydrocarbons
Wind and Water. Wind power ; Hydroelectric power ; Tidal and wave energy
Geothermal. Hot springs ; Heat pumps
Solar Energy. The sun's energy
Nuclear Energy. Principles ; Nuclear reactions ; The future
Conclusions. Overview ; Economics ; Timing ; Political considerations.
