Even according to the most optimistic projections, the supply of oil and natural gas will be exhausted during the 21st century. Humanity must start to look for alternative and possibly cleaner energy sources that will be in place before we hit the actual crisis. In this project we shall examine the accuracy of these predictions, identify alternative energy sources and develop recommendations for the preparation of their use. The impact of these policies on our health, economy and politics will be considered.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Minka, Nicholas T.
• Harrington, Robert Michael
• Mulhall, Shamus Robert

Subject

• Sustainability
• Energy
• Environment

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 01B027I

Keyword

• Wind power
• Energy conservation
• Energy policy
• Solar energy

Advisor

• Humi, Mayer

Year

• 2001

Date created

• 2001-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright