TITLE

Alternative Energy Sources

AUTHOR(S)

Scheiderman, Emma

PUB. DATE

January 2003

SOURCE

Skipping Stones;Jan/Feb2003, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p4

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Suggests an alternative energy sources that is claimed to be less harmful to the environment and beneficial to the economy. Reference to a dispute in the U.S. Congress concerning oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refugee; Benefits of using electric batteries as an alternative energy source; Suggestion of hydroelectric and wind power.

ACCESSION #

8861491

Tags: POWER resources;  ELECTRIC batteries;  WATER-power;  OIL well drilling

 

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