With natural gas supplies unable to keep up with the demand, coal gasification is suggested as an alternative. (Author/CP)

The continuing controversey over offshore oil/gas has given impetus to searching for domestic energy alternatives. The need for and types of several alternative sources are discussed. Indicates that the United States needs to pursue both offshore and other domestic liquid-fuel sources if it is to avoid becoming increasingly dependent on imports.…

Coal has great potential for use in many school systems. Domestic supplies are abundant with relatively stable prices. Equipment is available for clean and efficient combustion of coal with little or no impact on environmental quality. Cost estimates are provided. (Author/MLF)

Examines the role social science plays in federal transportation energy conservation policy; assesses the current forms and degree of consideration of social issues in transportation energy policy; and identifies contributions that the social sciences could make in achieving energy conservation goals. (Author/MK)

Skidmore College (New York) has demonstrated that waste oil can be burned, undiluted, as a primary fuel, and that it is environmentally safe and cost-efficient. (Author/MLF)

Describes geological research and developments during 1976 in Antartica, Alaska, and Greenalnd, especially in the area of petroleum resources. (MLH)

Proposes that study of biodiesel as a healthier alternative to petroleum diesel be included in the curriculum. Suggests that teachers will play a critical role during the transition away from fossil fuel technologies. Provides background information and web-based resources. (DLH)

Issues of the state of the economy, fuel consumption, environmental protection, interdependence, and global competition are relevant to technology education and must be addressed to shape the economic and technological future of the United States. (SK)

Discusses the wide variety of energy resources. Suggests that increasing demands are being placed on traditional sources and that new developments will be needed to maintain and improve the quality of the environment. Includes a student learning activity. (JOW)

Explains how advances in diesel and alternative fuels has caused schools to reconsider their use for their bus fleets. Reductions in air pollution emissions, cost-savings developments, and the economies experienced from less downtime and maintenance requirements are explored. (GR)

The nine units in the curriculum guide on energy options focus on energy from coal, the sun, petroleum, the wind, water, and trees; and on heat pumps, energy conservation, and agriculture and energy. The units are comprised of from two to seven lessons. Each lesson contains objectives, approximate time, procedure, evaluation questions or methods,…

Intended primarily but not solely for use at the postsecondary level, this curriculum guide contains six units on energy efficiency that were designed to be incorporated into an existing program in automobile mechanics. The following topics are examined: drivers and public awareness (relationship between driving and fuel consumption); ignition…