"Finding an Energy Solution offers a cutting-edge, comprehensive look at one of science's biggest challenges. Includes a look at the history of the topic, recent breakthroughs, key facts to consider, and questions that remain unanswered."-- Provided by publisher.

Coal changes everything -- The world runs on fossil fuels -- Fossil fuels damage the environment -- Humans harness wind power -- Turning water into wattage -- Nuclear power is cleaner, but not safer -- Energy from earth itself -- Solar power leads the way -- Transportation uses a lot of energy -- Implementing alternative energy is not easy -- New alternative energies still being discovered -- Some countries already using mostly alternative energy.