I. Energy Situation
I.1
The Current Energy Situation: Summary Points II. Energy Supplies
II.1.
Fossil Energy II.2.
Nuclear Fission Energy II.3.
Renewable Energy III. Energy Demand
III.1.
Energy Use Trends III.2.
Transportation and Energy Issues IV. Other Considerations
IV.1.
Climate Change IV.2.
R&D Priorities Within the Department of Energy IV.3.
Pedagogical Energy Modeling IV.4.
Energy Units The attached brief chapters on energy issues were written by individual members of the POPA subcommittee on Energy and Environment. They have been reviewed by POPA and their posting has been authorized by POPA, but each chapter reflects the views and perspectives of its author, and not necessarily those of POPA or the APS. Any comments concerning a chapter should be sent directly to the author, although a copy to POPA at opa@aps.org would be welcome.