Describe current energy sources and uses and how that might change in the future.

Sustainable Living Guide Contributions: Sustaining Our Atmosphere and Climate

Learning Outcomes

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.