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pages cm This book looks at the potentially harmful implications on the state of our planet from the use of fossil fuels, discussing in depth the various techniques of fossil fuel extraction such as longwall mining for coal, the major effects of oil leaks and spills on the ocean and the reason for the heated debate about fracking. The book also looks at alternative energy sources such as biofuels, hydroelectric power and even a new type of rocket fuel What are fossil fuels? -- What's the harm in extracting coal? -- Is oil extraction really harmful? -- What's the harm in extracting gas? -- How harmful is burning coal today? -- Does burning oil harm the planet? -- Is natural gas a 'clean' form of energy? -- What can we use instead of fossil fuels? -- So how harmful are fossil fuels? Includes bibliographical references and index

Author

Chambers, Catherine, 1954- author

Publisher

Raintree Publishers

Published

2015

Language

EN

ISBN

9781406290844

Subjects

Science, Literary Fiction, Stem