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Renewable energy and other types of alternative energy are more essential than ever to supplying energy to a growing world population. In this section, we’ll consider different forms of energy compared to fossil fuels, energy trends, energy grid updates and technologies and renewable energy news from around the globe.

Types of renewable and alternative energy that will be covered includes:

  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Geothermal
  • Hydro
  • Fuel cell technology
  • Waste-to-energy

Latest Posts

wind farms advantages and disadvantages

Wind Farms Advantages and Disadvantages

Sep 29, 2022 - Jane Marsh

In 2020, the average person consumed about 10,715 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually. Using renewable…

Everything You Need to Know About Fracking and Climate Change

Everything You Need to Know About Fracking and Climate Change

Sep 22, 2022 - Rachel Lark

When people talk about pollution contributing to global warming, they often mention fracking. It’s a…

The Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy

Sep 19, 2022 - Jane Marsh

Energy manufacturing is the highest pollution-producing sector around the globe. It releases carbon dioxide into…

advantages and disadvantages of biodiesel

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Biodiesel

Sep 15, 2022 - Jane Marsh

Environmentalists are targeting the energy sector to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. Current power sources cause…

The Top Sustainable Aviation Options

Sep 12, 2022 - Jane Marsh

In 2019, Greta Thunberg popularized the term flygskam, translating to “flight shame” in English. The…

Global Wind Energy Availability

Sep 8, 2022 - Jane Marsh

Russia’s war on Ukraine significantly increased gas prices. More consumers adopt electric appliances, machinery and…

what are achimedes wind turbines

What Are Archimedes Wind Turbines?

Sep 2, 2022 - Rachel Lark

Engineers have been creative in making wind turbines more compact and less expensive. The innovations…

Why is Oil a Nonrenewable Resource?

Aug 24, 2022 - Jane Marsh

Individuals are experiencing transportation limitations as oil and gas prices skyrocket. Russia’s war on Ukraine…

The Environmental Impact of Electric Car Batteries

Aug 15, 2022 - Jane Marsh

On November 19th, the House of Representatives passed Biden’s Build Back Better (BBB) act. Now,…

nuclear energy powerplant producing smoke during the day

What Is Nuclear Energy?

Aug 3, 2022 - Jane Marsh

Since the industrial revolution, people have been relying on fossil fuels like coal, oil and…

mountaintop removal mining

Mountaintop Removal Mining and Health in the Appalachians

Jul 20, 2022 - Jane Marsh

Since people began mining coal in North America in the early 1700s, mining practices have…

Differences Between Diesel Vs Electric Vehicles

Jul 18, 2022 - Jane Marsh

Tesla began producing its first fully electric vehicle (EV) in 2009. Over the years, EVs…