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A comprehensive examination of alternative energy technologies for general readers as well as professionals. Each chapter describes the history of a specific energy source's development, discusses the machines that harness its power, outlines its environmental benefits and hazards, and makes informed predictions for its future use. Includes projections of future energy consumption, information on the fuel efficiency of automobiles, and steps that can be taken to conserve energy. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR