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Different energy sources supply us with the power we need to live and work. Solar, wind, geothermal and biomass are some of the sources. In addition to being a major source of electricity, these sources are also used for transportation and heating. The biggest issue for these energy sources is that they could cause greenhouse gas emissions when used to produce electricity. This results in the need for more green energy sources.
Fossil fuels are the most common form of energy. They include coal, oil and natural gas. They were created millions of years ago when prehistoric animals and plants passed away and were buried under layers of sedimentary rocks. If the conditions were right the fossil fuels slowly transformed into carbon-rich materials that, when burnt generate energy. The fossil fuels cannot be renewable as they will end up being depleted in our lifetimes, or in many years.
Renewable energy sources however are continuously replenished. The most important renewable energy source is sunlight, which produces heat and light. We use it to power our homes and businesses as well to drive our vehicles. Wind is a different renewable energy source, which produces electricity by spinning turbines. We have used it since humans first began to harness the wind for millennia. We utilize biological processes to create ethanol (a clear, alcohol-like substance that can be used for fuel) from food waste and crops.
Hydropower is the most important renewable energy source in the US, but biofuels and wind will soon surpass it. Hydropower relies on nature’s water cycle to harness the power of flowing water, which is used for electricity generation.