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What is carbon free electricity?
That's electric energy produced by a process that doesn't release carbon into the air.Examples:-- hydroelectric power-- nuclear-- wind-- solar-- tidal.Examples of processes that DO add carbon to the air:-- burning coal-- burning oil-- burning natural gas-- burning wood
How do windmills help us?
Windmills provide wind power which can be turned into electricity and is good for our enviorment without burning fossil fuels like coal and oil.
How do you create non-renewable energy?
By burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity, which releases carbon dioxide.
Does electricity come from oil?
You can burn oil and use the heat to power a generator and you get electricity.
Why is oil burnt in power stations?
The whole idea of a "power station" is to produce energy. They need to get the energy from somewhere. Burning oil is one alternative to get their energy.
About half of the electricity in the US comes from burning what?
oil or coal
How do you use water electricity?
Electricity is electricity . . . it does not matter whether it was created by falling water, burning coal or oil, or by a nuclear power plant.
What are the advantages of burning crude oil?
They are very easy to burn.We use them to make plastic.And to make electricity by burning it in factorys.
Do phones use oil?
Phones require electricity to operate, and in many areas electricity is produced by burning oil.Also the plastic used to make phones is made from oil.
What types of energy are used the most?
Coal burning (for electricity), oil products for transport
Why is it many electrical power stations use oil?
Oil is not too expensive, especially when you can increase the price of electricity to cover it. Oil is easily transported, and it is also simple to convert a coal burning power station into an oil burning power station.
What are the sources of energy in rural areas?
If the rural areas are connected to the electricity grid, then the energy source is the same as the cities. It is probably a power plant which makes electricity by burning coal or oil. Some places have hydro-electric power, or a mix with some solar and wind power. If the rural areas have no on-line electricity, they can generate their own electricity with generators burning diesel oil. Or they can have gas or oil delivered and stored in tanks. In some parts of the world the only energy in rural areas would be from cooking stoves burning firewood or animal dung.
When you turn off a light how does it help global warming?
When you turn off a light you are helping slow global warming by using less electricity. Most electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). This burning releases carbon dioxide, which is causing global warming.
What are two human activities by which carbon can enter the atmosphere as CO2 during the carbon cycle?
Driving vehicles that run on fossil fuel. Burning oil releases carbon dioxide.Using electricity. Most electricity is now generated by burning fossil fuels. This burning emits carbon dioxide.
Could fossil fuels create electricity?
Yes, fossil fuels can and do create electricity. Most electricity round the world today is generated by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).
What are the types of fuels used in heating?
Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), mostly, or electricity generated by burning them.
What are the two sources of energy that cause air pollution?
Transportation and Electricity production.
