Fossil fuels make up 85 percent of total global energy consumption, but their share of US energy consumption is the lowest it has been since 1902, primarily because of concerns about climate change and pollution. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format—supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations—this title examines issues related to fossil fuels. Topics include: Should the World Stop Using Fossil Fuels? Is Fracking a Good Way of Producing Fossil Fuels? Do Fossil Fuels Threaten the Environment? Are Fossil Fuels Economical?
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December 13, 2018 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781682825341
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- ISBN: 9781682825341
- File size: 5120 KB
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- English
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August 1, 2019
Grades 7-12 These additions to the ongoing Thinking Critically series (4 new titles) continue to highlight timely subjects in the news and encourage student debate. Using a pro-con approach, the accessible books examine four issues related to a broader, controversial topic. An opening overview offers historical context for the topic and explains related laws and/or initiatives. The chapters that follow are supported by researched facts and statistics, quotes by experts in the field, examples from current events, and a variety of charts and graphs. Fossil Fuels addresses whether fossil fuels should still be used, gauges their impact on the environment, assesses their economic value, and questions if fracking is a good way to produce them. Copious and helpful back matter, including related organizations and websites and bulleted facts about key issues, conclude each title. A solid choice for analyzing today's society.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)
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