RENEWABLE AND NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY
Renewable energy
Renewable Energy: can be define as the Energy from sources that won't run out and can be used over and over, like sunlight, wind, and water.
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Solar Energy: Power from the sun.
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Wind Energy: Power from wind using turbines.
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Hydropower: Power from flowing water.
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Biomass Energy: Power from plant and animal materials.
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Geothermal Energy: Power from heat inside the Earth.
USES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
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Solar Energy: Powering buildings and heating water.
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Wind Energy: Generating electricity with wind turbines.
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Hydropower: Producing electricity from flowing water.
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Biomass Energy: Creating electricity, heat, and biofuels from organic materials.
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Geothermal Energy: Heating buildings and generating electricity from Earth's heat.
IMPLICATION OF MISUSE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
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Environmental Damage: Improper use can still harm ecosystems (e.g., large-scale biofuel production).
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Resource Strain: Overuse of water for hydropower can impact water availability.
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Waste Generation: Disposal of old solar panels and wind turbines can create waste issues.
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Land Use: Large renewable energy projects can take up significant land and affect local wildlife.
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Economic Costs: Poor planning and inefficient use can lead to higher costs and wasted resources.
Non-Renewable energy
Non-Renewable Energy: can be define as the Energy from sources that can run out and can't be replaced quickly, like coal, oil, and natural gas.
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Coal: A black or brownish-black rock used as fuel.
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Oil: Liquid fossil fuel used to make gasoline and other products.
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Natural Gas: Gaseous fossil fuel used for heating and electricity.
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Nuclear Energy: Power from splitting atoms, usually uranium.
USES OF NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY
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Coal: Generating electricity in power plants.
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Oil: Producing fuels like gasoline and diesel for transportation.
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Natural Gas: Heating homes and generating electricity.
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Nuclear Energy: Producing electricity in nuclear power plants.
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Propane: Fueling heating systems, stoves, and engines.
IMPLICATION OF MISUSE OF NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY
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Environmental Damage: More pollution and harm to nature.
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Climate Change: Warming the planet and causing extreme weather.
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Resource Depletion: Running out of limited energy sources.
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Economic Impact:More health problems from pollution.
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Economic Impact: Higher energy costs and economic problems.