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The negative impacts of renewable energy will depend on the type and application, and are addressed more thoroughly in the specific categories.
In general, wind and solar energy may require the increased use of peaker plants, which may consume more fossil fuels than the base load plants and load following plants they replace.
Hydroelectric power requires the use of impoundments, which may have negative effects on some species of fish (e.g. trout, salmon, and sturgeon) , as well as the general migration of fish up and down river. Fish ladders and partial impoundments are possible solutions.
Geothermal plants may cause accelerated geologic cooling, which may cause decreases in the outputs of natural geothermal springs, and may cause increases in earthquake magnitudes, although this is still primarily speculative.
Tidal energy requires the partial obstruction of bays and waterways.
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Which is used more renewable or non-renewable energy?
non renewable energy
Is a wind mill nonrenewable energy?
Wind turbines produce renewable energy. Energy is considered renewable when it is created by a source that is inexhaustible.
What source of energy is not renewable?
Energy from the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) is non-renewable.
Is alternative energy and renewable energy the same thing?
No
What type of renewable energy is a dam?
Hydro energy
Is plasma energy renewable?
Plasma energy is renewable. This has been taken as one of the alternatives that will help save the environment from hazardous pollutants,.
Why is renewable energy good for the environment?
Because it just is :P
Where can renewable energy resources be used instead of fossil fuels?
How is solar energy renewable energy?
Well solar energy is renewable because, the sun's rays will never run out. That makes it renewable.Renewable energy sources will never run out and we will have a constant supply of them. And with renewable energy sources, we are not hurting the environment as much as when we use fossil fuels.
What energy source does not increase carbon dioxide levels in the environment?
Any energy source that is renewable does not increase carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the environment. Examples of renewable energy are solar, wind, hydro, tidal and wave, geothermal and biofuel.
What are the good uses about solar power?
it very good for our environment and it a renewable energy.
Why is geothermal energy a good source of energy?
Geothermal energy is a free, natural resource. It is a renewable energy that will not run out and does not harm the environment.
What new energy sources are better for the environment and produce electricity?
New energy resources better for the environment are called renewable or alternate energy forms. They include solar, wind, water, hydro, tidal and wave, geothermal, ocean thermal, biomass, biofuel and hydrogen.
Why is geothermal energy a good source of alternative energy?
Geothermal energy is a free, natural resource. It is a renewable energy that will not run out and does not harm the environment.
What are facts about renewable and non renewable energy?
Renewable energy is less harmful to the environment compared to Non renewable energy.Some renewable energies include solar,Geothermal,wind,water and biomass,which can be made up of sewage.** Some non renewable energies are coal, natural gas,oil and nuclear.
Is geothermal energy good for your environment?
Yes, geothermal energy, like all renewable energy, emits no pollution or greenhouse gases, so, compared to fossil fuel energy, is good for the environment.
Is energy derived from renewable sources better than that produced from fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels are non-renewable so have a finite supply. This means that they will eventually run out. They also produce carbon dioxide when burnt which contributes towards global warming. Renewable sources do not pollute the atmosphere and do not run out. Therefore renewable sources are better for the environment, but fossil fuels give more energy per mass. Which is better depends on what you look for, environment and sustainability or high density of energy. Renewable energy still gives out sufficient energy, so renewable sources are better.
