xix, 178 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Contents:
The situation today : oil rules -- Demystifying solar energy -- Wind generators at home -- Other new technologies : hydrogen fuel cells, biodiesel fuel, and geothermal heat pumps -- Heating with wood -- Harnessing a backyard stream : micro-hydroelectric systems -- -- Alternative cars -- Conservation : not a new idea -- Conservationtips -- An appliance manifesto.