BBC News | At-a-glance

Introduction

The prospect that oil might one day run out, together with the growing threat from global warming, means the need for alternative energy sources has never been greater.

A key lesson from decades of burning exhaustible fossil fuels is the importance of renewable - or at least less damaging - sources.

Click on the links to view some of the options.


At-a-glance: Alternatives to oil

	Introduction The prospect that oil might one day run out, together with the growing threat from global warming, means the need for alternative energy sources has never been greater. A key lesson from decades of burning exhaustible fossil fuels is the importance of renewable - or at least less damaging - sources. Click on the links to view some of the options.