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Chapter 1: Are Alternative Energy Sources Necessary?

Chapter Preface

A Transition to Renewable Energy Sources Is Necessary

Renewable Alternatives to Fossil Fuels Are Unnecessary

Accessible Oil Reserves Are Running Out

Oil Reserves Are Not Running Out

The Fossil Fuels Industry Is Destroying the Environment

Environmentalists Have Exaggerated the Dangers of Burning Fossil Fuels

Conservation Can Help Solve Energy and Environmental Problems

Conservation Cannot Solve Energy Problems

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: Is Nuclear Power a Viable Energy Alternative?

Chapter Preface

Nuclear Power Is Not the Energy of the Future

Nuclear Power Is the Energy of the Future

Nuclear Power Is Safe

Nuclear Power Is Dangerous

Nuclear Energy Is Affordable

Nuclear Energy Is Costly

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: What Alternative Energy Sources Should Be Pursued?

Chapter Preface

Why I Hate Wind Farms and Think There Should Be More of Them

Solar Power Is Becoming Commercially Viable

Fuel Cells Are a Promising Energy Source

Methane Hydrates May Provide Energy in the Future

Geothermal Energy Is Abundant and Clean

The Power of the Oceans Can Provide Clean Energy

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: Should Alternatives to Gasoline-Powered Vehicles Be Pursued?

Chapter Preface

Alternative Vehicles Should Replace Gasoline-Powered Cars

Alternative Vehicles Do Not Solve Environmental Problems

Electric Cars Can Reduce Air Pollution

Electric Cars Do Not Reduce Air Pollution

Fuel Cell Cars Are Clean and Efficient

Natural Gas Vehicles Can Reduce Greenhouse Gases

Ethanol Is a Clean and Renewable Fuel

The New Alchemy: Turning Garbage into Fuel

Periodical Bibliography

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