In a world confronting global climate change, political turmoil among oil exporting nations, nuclear weapons proliferation, nuclear plant safety and waste disposal issues, the United States must assume a leadership role in moving to a zero-CO2 emissions energy economy. This is one of the most important issues that the scientific community is trying to work together with the government on. It is something that will affect us all as humans living on this earth. This is a book that brings forth the ideas and the knowledge we need to make ourselves more eco-conscious. We will be able to see how we can meet our energy needs using alternative sources, such as wind, solar, biomass, microalgae, geothermal and wave power. This book is sure to be one of the steps to get us closer to a cleaner and healthier environment.

Foreword Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Setting the Stage Chapter 2 Broad Energy and Economic Consideration Chapter 3 Technologies Chapter 4 Technologies Chapter 5 A Reference Zero-CO2 Scenario Chapter 6 Options for the Roadmap to Zero-CO2 Emissions Chapter 7 Policy Considerations Chapter 8 Roadmap for a Zero-CO2 Economy Chapter 9 Summary Afterword Glossary Appendix A Nuclear Power Appendix B Interview Regarding Industrial Greenhouse Appendix C Japan Focus Interview on Carbon-Free and Nuclear-Free Endnotes References