EnergY Supply and Renewable Resources part of the Global

Issues series, which is

designed to be a first-stop resource for research on the key challenges facing the world

today. Each volume contains three sections, beginning with an introduction that clearly

defines the issue, followed by detailed case studies of the issue's impact in the United

States and several other countries or regions. The second section draws together

sigrificant U.S. and international primary source documents, and the third section

gathers useful research tools such as brief biographies, facts and figures, an annotated

bibliography, andl more. A fpreword written by an expert in the field complements each

volume. A chronology, glossary, and index provide additional help.

As the global economy grows and thrives, the worldwide demand for energy resources

increases. Energy Supply and Renewable Resources examines the history behind industri-

alized nations' dependence on natural resources, particularly fossil fuels, as well as

developing nations' increasing consumption of these resources. This eye-opening vol-

ume draws parallels between the energy-related challenges faced by the United

States

and several other key nations: China, Germany, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Venezuela

Through source documents, statistical data, graphs, and charts, this volume surveys cur-

rent energy consumption and production trends and presents evidence of the need to

harness alternative, renewable sources of energy. At a time of insecurity and uncertain-

ty about sources of energy worldwide, this volume is an invaluable educational tool for

young adults who are in a position to truly make a difference in the future of the Earth's

natural resources.