Burlington Public Library

"As technology rapidly develops across the globe, we need to remember the roots of our energy sources: plants and other biological substances. This timely volume teaches readers about humanitys complex relationship with biofuels, from Model Ts chugging along on ethanol to contemporary feuds over land between biofuel and crop farmers. Readers will love the fact boxes full of fascinating details, while vivid photographs will help them understand the...

Examines the sources, science, popularity, and benefits of biomass energy.

This book describes the need for renewable energy discussing how plant material, animal waste, and garbage can be used to generate energy and impact our future.

Discussion of the possibilities and potentialites of biomass energy and the possible environmental advantages inherent in its use.

Discusses a new energy source that uses organic matter and converts it to fuel.

Provides an introduction to biofuel energy and how it is used.

Discusses different types of biofuels, the science behind their production, the implications of widespread use of biofuels on the environment and on the economy, especially any impact on food prices.

Explains how using plant and animal waste to can meet energy demands in an environmentally-friendly way.

Explains what biofuels are, the history of the technology, how they generate electricity, and their future uses.