Fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal) account for 84% of the energy used in the United States.

Fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal) account for 84% of the energy used in the United States.

Biofuels contain carbon and although they may burn “cleaner” than oil-derived fuels, they do not avoid generating carbon dioxide emissions.

In 2005, a million Btu of energy from coal cost approximately $2, versus $5 for natural gas and $10 for oil. However, prices can fluctuate due to changes in the economy and new government policies.

In 2005, a million Btu of energy from coal cost approximately $2, versus $5 for natural gas and $10 for oil. However, prices can fluctuate due to changes in the economy and new government policies.

The United States and Canada are both developed countries. China and India are projected to have the greatest growth in energy consumption between 2006 and 2030.

The United States and Canada are both developed countries. China and India are projected to have the greatest growth in energy consumption between 2006 and 2030.

Nearly 80% of France's electricity is produced by nuclear power plants.

Nearly 80% of France's electricity is produced by nuclear power plants.

All of the reasons mentioned are considered obstacles to producing cars that run on hydrogen fuel cells.

All of the reasons mentioned are considered obstacles to producing cars that run on hydrogen fuel cells.

All of the reasons mentioned are considered obstacles to producing cars that run on hydrogen fuel cells.

All of the above are emitted from coal-fired power plants and can be harmful to our health and the environment.

All of the above are emitted from coal-fired power plants and can be harmful to our health and the environment.

All of the above are emitted from coal-fired power plants and can be harmful to our health and the environment.

All of the above are emitted from coal-fired power plants and can be harmful to our health and the environment.

Consuming the largest amount of energy, space heating accounts for 31% of all residential energy used. Space cooling accounts for an additional 12% of energy usage.

Consuming the largest amount of energy, space heating accounts for 31% of all residential energy used. Space cooling accounts for an additional 12% of energy usage.

Consuming the largest amount of energy, space heating accounts for 31% of all residential energy used. Space cooling accounts for an additional 12% of energy usage.

Coal-fired power plants are likely to emit 30% less CO2 in 2030.

Coal-fired power plants are likely to emit 30% less CO2 in 2030.