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Does electricity generation have an effect on the environment? |
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Most electricity is generated by power plants using non-renewable fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas. All these fuels release carbon dioxide, a dangerous greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere. Most scientists agree that this is causing global warming.
A small part of electricity generation comes from nuclear power plants. There are great difficulties in storing waste from nuclear power plants, and there is danger for spillage and leakage.
Renewable energy sources are far better for the environment:
- Solar Power
- Hydro-electric power
- Wind Power
- Tidal Power
- Ocean Wave Power
- Geothermal Power
- Ocean Thermal Power
First answer by ID1126800566. Last edit by Yousuf Kaizer 6A. Contributor trust: 11 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 43 [recommend question]





