Summary: The Energy Reader takes an unflinching look at the environmental devastation created by our thirst for energy--including supposedly "(Bclean" renewable sources. From oil spills, nuclear accidents, and mountaintop-removal coal mining to oversized wind farms and desert-destroying solar power plants, virtually every region of the globe is now experiencing the consequences of out-of-control energy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Watershed Media 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 621.042 ENEMacHale, D. J.
Summary: Eight boys and girls compete for a spot on the space voyage that will search for a source to solve Earth's energy crisis.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC MACIwahara, Yuji
Summary: When novelist Shijuurou Sakaki dies under mysterious circumstances at Hotel Yasogami, Kyouma and Mira must uncover the story of a tragic accident in the past to discover what happened to Sakaki, which brings them closer to the truth behind the Coils.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yen Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 DIMIwahara, Yuji
Summary: "Five years ago, a fateful encounter brought together two kindred spirits--a duo later known as the Phantom Thief Loser and his daughter. Now, Ellie is stepping out on her own to continue her adopted father's legacy. But while she's willing to do what it takes to learn Mira's and Kyouma's secrets, the danger that awaits is far greater than Ellie realizes! Can Kyouma, Mira, and Ellie survive...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yen Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 DIMIwahara, Yuji
Summary: The search for Genesis continues as Loser and Kyouma delve into the past, where the truth behind the events at Adrastea is revealed!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yen Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 DIMIwahara, Yuji
Summary: "Kyouma remains unconscious within a labyrinth of memories, and Mira must put everything on the line to protect him. Elsewhere on Easter Island, Loser and the American collector, Jason Chrysler, clash against a backdrop of corporate greed. Survival means getting one step closer to the identity of the mysterious "sphere" and the true events of the Second Coil War. But within the infinite...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yen Press 2017
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 DIMSummary: "Energy is, without a doubt, the very foundation of the universe. It's the engine that powers life and fuels the evolution of human civilization. Yet for all its importance, what energy really is and how it works remains a mystery to most non-scientists. For example: Where does most of our energy come from, and how is it sourced? How do energy technologies, both primitive and cutting-edge,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 550 SCICall number: DVD 550 SCI
Iwahara, Yuji
Summary: As the mad scientist Haruka Seameyer has transformed Loser's wife into a terrifying monster, the sprawling fight for the ultimate Coil known as "Genesis" barrels toward its climax. Those who have lost their past will discover that their history still has meaning.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yen Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 DIMSummary: In the near future, bounty hunter Collector Kyoma Mabuchi must team up with the robot Mira to hunt down coils illegally harnessing the energy from a newly-discovered dimension.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Funimation Productions 2017
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1 available in Anime, Call number: DVD + BLU-RAY ANIME DIMIwahara, Yuji
Summary: True to his warning, Loser -- the infamous phantom thief -- makes an explosive entrance at the art museum to steal the Angels of Black and White Wings statue! "Collector" Kyouma Mabuchi, now teamed up with the android Mira to recover illegal Coils, faces off with the masked thief in the midst of the museum's heavy security. But it just so happens that Loser recognizes Kyouma -- and what's more,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yen Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 DIMSummary: "A middle class white guy comes to grips with Peak Oil, Climate Change, Mass Extinction, Population Overshoot and the demise of the American lifestyle. ... Featuring interviews with Daniel Quinn, Derrick Jensen, Jerry Mander, Chellis Glendinning, Richard Heinberg, Thomas Berry, William Catton, Ran Prieur and Richard Manning, What a Way to Go looks at the current global situation and asks the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: VisionQuest Pictures 2007
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC WHABrearley, Laurie
Summary: "This book details the history, current uses, and potential future applications of solar energy."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 333.79 BREIwahara, Yuji
Summary: 2072 AD. With the invention of cross-dimensional electromagnetic inductors known as "coils," the world's energy crisis has long been solved. Kyouma Mabuchi is a "Collector" who makes his living by recovering illegal coils for the powers that be. When his latest gig brings him upon a mysterious girl named Mira, little does he know that their meeting will bring them both closer to the secrets...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yen Press 2016
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 DIMSummary: Explores the three categories of mineral resources found within the earth (power resources, gem stones, and metals) and how they have been utilized for the advancement of civilization.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV TREScieszka, Jon
Summary: "Frank Einstein (kid-genius scientist and inventor) and his best friend, Watson, along with intelligent robots Klink and Klank once again find themselves in competition with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival--this time in the quest to unlock the power behind the science of energy"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC SCICopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile- Series, Call number: J Fiction Scieszka 2015Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC SCIFarshtey, Greg
Summary: In the beautiful land of Chima, noble Lions battle evil Crocodiles for control of a powerful energy source called CHI.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Summary: Eight boys and girls compete for a spot on the space voyage that will search for a source to solve Earth's energy crisis.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House/Listening Library 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD MACSummary: As the world’s top two carbon emitters, China and the U.S. face significant challenges reducing emissions while keeping up with a growing demand for more energy. Is there potential for cooperation between both Pacific Rim nations on this important issue, or is each country seeking its own distinct solutions? This program explores the collaborative efforts of American and Chinese academics and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Bakke, Gretchen Anna
Summary: "The grid is an accident of history and of culture, in no way intrinsic to how we produce, deliver and consume electrical power. Yet this is the system the United States ended up with, a jerry-built structure now so rickety and near collapse that a strong wind or a hot day can bring it to a grinding halt. The grid is now under threat from a new source: renewable and variable energy, which puts...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bloomsbury USA, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 333 BAKSummary: Almost one-fifth of the world's electricity comes from nuclear power. Supporters claim it is safe, cheap, and the answer to global warming. Critics call it dangerous, expensive, and hardly the solution to climate change. This program presents arguments for and against nuclear energy while exploring scientific concepts behind it. Topics include: the disposal or storage of radioactive waste; the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Harnessing the power of the atom is a staggering technological achievement-but how is it done, exactly? This program guides viewers through the complex science and basic operation of a nuclear power station. Outlining the nuclear fuel cycle-including mining, milling, enrichment, fabrication, storage, and reprocessing-the video looks at specific mining procedures; discusses the structure and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: America hasn’t built a nuclear power plant in thirty years. Is that due to a right-headed concern over health and environmental dangers, or an unfounded timidity that puts us behind the rest of the world? This CNBC Original documentary explores the issue, which, despite rising support for nuclear energy, remains divisive. Guiding viewers through the basic workings of a nuclear facility, the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Morris, Craig.
Contents: Best practices from Germany -- The big picture -- Oil -- Biomass -- Coal or climate? -- Nuclear power -- Natural gas -- Photovoltaics -- Wind -- Geothermal -- Fuel cells -- Ocean energy -- Demand management -- Efficiency -- Living to learn.
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Society Publishers 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 333.79 MORRau, Dana Meachen
Summary: We rely on energy to fuel our activities, but fossil fuels cause pollution. And their supply is running out. What can you do? Alternative energy sources such as water, wind, and sun provide a promising and environmentally friendly solution to our looming energy crisis. And simply conserving energy can help your family save money while protecting the planet. Join the Green Generation. Together...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books 2010