G 9-Adult
Marilyn Nemzer
"A fine overview of an alternative energy source, this is recommended." Video Librarian
This fast-moving video is broken into three distinct sections. Part one reviews the history of energy use, energy resources, and current environmental issues, as well as introduces renewable energy sources, emphasizing wind and solar. Part two continues the discussion of clean renewables, outlining the science, technology and various valuable uses of geothermal energy. Part three discusses the history of government and utility energy source choices and explains how public policy in the United States affects development of renewable energy sources. Geothermal Energy concludes with questions that inspire reflection about personal and social responsibility, leaving viewers informed and inspired to make simple choices as energy consumers that benefit us all.