Energy and Environment
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- Created on: 23-04-13 20:50
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- Energy and Environment
- Fossil Fuel Problems
- When we burn coal, oil or gas greenhouse gases are released = Global Warming.
- Also produces Sulphur Dioxide
- Fossil Fuels are Finite and non-renewable. Eventually we will run out.
- Carbon Capture could aid CO2 emission.
- Nuclear Power
- No greenhouse gases
- Much more energy released from each kg of fuel.
- Contains radioactive waste
- Plant explosions could lead to deposit of Radioactive waste.
- Renewable Energy Sources
- They wont ever run out
- No G/house Gases or Acid Rain
- They don't create Radioactive Waste products
- They can be used where the National Grid cannot be used (in remote areas)
- Wind Turbines emit noise pollution and can be irritating to people living nearby
- Tidal barrages affect habitats of creatures and estuaries
- Hydroelectric need large resevoirs of water which can also affect plant and animal life.
- Solar Cells need to cover large areas of land to make a large amount of electricity.
- They wont ever run out
- Fossil Fuel Problems
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