Generating thermal electricity from fossil fuels

This section discusses how generating thermal electricity from fossil fuels affects the environment and human health and what the electricity industry and governments are doing to address those impacts. Background pieces and sidebars describe the science and politics of climate change, government regulation, and alternatives to thermal electricity. Mini case studies highlight related events, activities or research.

Environmental issues affecting the industry and the use of electricity are described in the transporting electricity and using energy more efficiently sections.

Challenges and opportunities facing the industry, an environmental timeline, a list of publications, references and links to other information sources round out the section.