Describe current energy sources and uses and how that might change in the future. Explain how fossil fuels are formed.

Sustaining Our Energy Resources
After
reading this chapter, you should be able to
Define
basic energy concepts.
Describe
current energy sources and uses and how that might change in the future.
Explain
how fossil fuels are formed.
Analyze
the impact and future of coal.
Analyze
the impact and future of oil.
Analyze
the impact and future of natural gas.
Analyze
the impact and future of nuclear energy.
Describe
the opportunities and challenges of the energy transition
Identify
examples of energy efficiency and conservation.
Analyze
the impact and future of solar energy.
Analyze
the impact and future of wind energy.
Analyze
the impact and future of bioenergy.
Analyze
the impact and future of hydroelectric energy, geothermal energy, and ocean energy.Describe what goes into the true cost of energy and what policies might be enacted to encourage renewable energy