SuitabookBurning out
Nancy Dickmann
- Reading
- Take the contents in sequence: trace one fuel from extraction to an everyday use, then compare the book’s discussion of its effects with the alternatives it introduces.
- Themes
- Energy use and environmental effects: The book connects fossil fuels used for transport, factories and electricity with carbon dioxide buildup, climate change and pollution. It presents an informational account of how fossil fuels are used and describes their environmental effects, while also including a section on the case for fossil fuels.
- Worth knowing
- Climate change and pollution are central topics, alongside the role fossil fuels play in meeting energy needs; the book also raises sustainable energy as part of responding to these issues.