Renewable Energy
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Unlike fossil fuels, which take millions of years to form and are depleted when used, renewable sources like solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass continuously regenerate
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Environmental Protection**: Renewable energy combats climate change by producing no direct greenhouse gas emissions, or significantly lower emissions compared to non-renewable sources
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This means they don’t pollute the air with harmful products like carbon dioxide, smog, acid rain, or heat-trapping gases
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Reduced pollution also leads to improved public health
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Reliability and Cost Stability**: Once built, renewable facilities often have very low operating costs, as the “fuel” (like sunlight or wind) is free
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Job Creation**: Investment in renewable energy technology, such as wind energy, can open new avenues for jobs and job training, particularly for servicing and maintaining turbines
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Renewable Energy Study Guide
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