Electricity Consumption
Electricity Consumption
Fossil fuels are burned for electricity. When more electricity is used, more fossil fuels are burned. We need to conserve electricity so that less fossil fuels will be burned.
Sustainable Energy
Sustainable energy can be produced by dams, solar panels, windmills, and more. All of these do not use carbon dioxide, meaning they have a better effect on the environment.
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Non-Sustainable Energy
Non-sustainable energy is often produced by power plants. They burn fossil fuels such as coal to create energy. Doing this creates carbon dioxide which creates climate change. This is why non- sustainable energy is not ideal.
Windmills
Windmills can generate energy from wind, without releasing carbon dioxide. One small windmill can power a whole home. With advanced technology, these windmills generate the same amount of electricity every minute.
Dams
Dams create energy by absorbing the movement of running water.
Solar panels
Solar panels generate electricity from the sunlight. They are small and practical as they can be installed directly onto buildings, without taking up too much room