You may not realize it, but we use energy every single day. We use it when driving in a car, using the microwave, and charging our cell phones or computers. It’s pretty much impossible to live without it! But step aside oil and coal, because there is a new type of energy in town—renewable energy!
What in the world is renewable energy?
There are many ways to generate energy, and some are better for the planet than others. Take a look at the more traditional sources, like coal or oil, for example. When we use them to produce energy, they produce pollutants like carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Not only that, they are finite resources, meaning once we use them up, there won’t be anything left. When they’re gone, they’re gone.
But renewable energy, also called “green energy” or “clean energy”, is different. It’s much better for the planet because it creates almost NO pollution, and it is generated from sources that can be replaced by Mother Nature.
There are many types of renewable energy so let’s take a closer look at a few of them:
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