Methane Energy (Innovative Technologies)

Farrell, Courtney

 
9781617834653: Methane Energy (Innovative Technologies)

Sinopsis

As our world's population grows, so to does our need for energy. Scientists seek the next breakthrough in new technology while constantly finding ways to make current solutions cheaper and more efficient. In this title, discover what methane energy is, its history, how we use it today, and how new technologies can contribute to our energy future. Learn how methane digesters work and how they can help people in the developing world, discover ways biogas might replace natural gas, and explore the potential future uses of methane hydrates. Sidebars, full-color photos, full-spread diagrams, well-placed graphs, charts, and maps, stories highlighting innovations in action, and a glossary enhance this engaging title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Reseña del editor

Explains what methane is and where it comes from, provides a history of the gas, and explores the benefits and environmental impacts of using biogas as an alternative to fossil fuels.

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