"Discusses the carbon footprint of energy and ways that the environmental impact of energy can be reduced"--Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

What is energy? -- Energy usage and reserves -- The consequences of energy use -- Global warming -- The power of the sun -- The power of the wind -- The power of water -- Geothermal energy -- Beautiful biomass? -- Nuclear energy -- Reducing demand -- Energy-efficient business and industry -- Energy-efficient transport -- Energy efficiency at home -- Fuel equity for all -- The future.