Exploring Renewable Energy Sources

Coal

Solar energy

Natural gas

Petroleum

Renewable resources are always available, while non-renewable resources are not.

Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot be replaced within a human lifetime.

Non-renewable resources are less expensive.

Renewable resources are only found in certain countries.

Wind energy

Hydroelectric power

Biomass

Oil

Geothermal energy

Wind energy

Solar energy

Biomass

Solar panels produce more air pollution than coal power plants.

Solar panels produce less air pollution than coal power plants.

Both produce the same amount of air pollution.

Solar panels use more water than coal power plants.

Wind energy was not used in the past.

Wind energy use has decreased over time.

Wind energy use has increased due to technological advancements.

Wind energy is only used in rural areas now.

Solar energy

Hydroelectric power

Wind energy

Geothermal energy

Increased greenhouse gas emissions

Decreased reliance on fossil fuels

Higher levels of air pollution

Decreased energy efficiency

It will likely slow the rate of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

It will have no effect on climate change.

It will increase the rate of climate change.

It will only affect local weather, not global climate.

Benefits: reduced air pollution; Challenges: intermittent energy supply

Benefits: increased water usage; Challenges: more greenhouse gas emissions

Benefits: higher fossil fuel consumption; Challenges: less energy efficiency

Benefits: more air pollution; Challenges: less land use