Energy and the Environment: Choices and Challenges in a Changing World

A comprehensive textbook appropriate for undergraduate students in physics, engineering, and general education. Topics covered are Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Mechanical Energy -- Chapter 3. Fossil Fuels -- Chapter 4. Thermal Energy -- Chapter 5. Electrical Energy -- Chapter 6. Transportation -- Chapter 7. Global warming -- Chapter 8. Nuclear Energy -- Chapter 9. Geothermal Energy -- Chapter 10. Solar Energy -- Chapter 11. Biomass Energy -- Chapter 12. Wind Energy -- Chapter 13. Hydro Energy -- Chapter 14. Economics of Energy and Environment -- Chapter 15. Sustainability.