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Clean Energy Nation: Freeing America from the Tyranny of Fossil Fuels
Clean Energy Nation Freeing America from the Tyranny of Fossil Fuels Author:Gerald McNerney, Martin Cheek America's dependence on foreign oil has become one of the hottest issues on the political agenda today. Politicians on both sides of the spectrum are calling for a way to find new forms of clean energy. As the only U.S. congressman in history with a career as a renewable energy engineer, Jerry McNerney is an expert in the field of energy indepen... more »dence. Now, in "Clean Energy Nation", he and journalist Martin Cheek explore what the human race must do to survive the next 100 years - we must soon make significant progress in developing energy from solar, wind, water, biofuel, geothermal, and hydrogen-based power sources to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Full of fascinating interviews with authorities in the field, the authors reveal why fossil fuels are destructive to the earth; which fuels and energy sources we should be using to protect our environment; and, the environmental, economical, and political benefits we will reap from that switch. Inspiring and timely, "Clean Energy Nation" offers an insightful look into what needs to be done to preserve the autonomy of our country and the well-being of our planet« less