This book is Number 169 in the WORLDWATCH PAPERS series, books that offer in-depth analysis of issues affecting prospects for ecologically sustainable societies. This book considers governmental energy policies around the world, with particular looks at Japan and Germany. Considers solar, technology, market development, electricity, wind technology, and more.

"May 2004."

TABLE OF CONTENTS -- The approaching train wreck, and how to avoid it -- Technology and market development -- Two success stories: Germany and Japan -- Policy lessons from around the world -- Changing government approaches to energy policy -- Unlocking our energy future.