It refers to the use of natural resources that are replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, movement of water and geothermal heat. These sources can be harnessed for electricity generation, heating and cooling purposes.
Renewable energy has gained significant attention over the years due to its numerous benefits. Firstly, it reduces our reliance on fossil fuels which are finite resources that contribute significantly to air pollution and climate change.
Renewable energy is a vital aspect of our modern society.
Renewable energy projects are typically large-scale but they also have applications in rural areas and developing countries where access to traditional forms of energy is limited or non-existent.
Secondly, renewable energy sources have a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional forms of energy production such as coal-fired power plants.
Thirdly, they provide an opportunity for sustainable development in areas where access to electricity is limited or non-existent.
Renewable energy is a vital aspect of our modern society. It refers to the use of natural resources that are replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, movement of water and geothermal heat. These sources can be harnessed for electricity generation, heating and cooling purposes. Renewable energy projects are typically large-scale but they also have applications in rural areas and developing countries where access to traditional forms of energy is limited or non-existent.
Renewable energy has gained significant attention over the years due to its numerous benefits. Firstly, it reduces our reliance on fossil fuels which are finite resources that contribute significantly to air pollution and climate change. Secondly, renewable energy sources have a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional forms of energy production such as coal-fired power plants. Thirdly, they provide an opportunity for sustainable development in areas where access to electricity is limited or non-existent.
However, it's important to note that not all renewable resources are created equal. For instance, some biomass sources can be considered unsustainable if exploited at current rates. Therefore, careful consideration should be given when selecting a source of renewable energy for any project or application.
Renewable energy is also called alternative energy and usable energy derived from replenishable sources such as the Sun (solar energy), wind (wind power), rivers (hydroelectric power), hot springs (geothermal energy), tides (tidal power) and biomass(biofuels).
Fossil fuel combustion has a number of negative environmental consequences such as air pollutants like sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and toxic chemicals (heavy metals: mercury, chromium and arsenic), emissions from fossil fuels are responsible for acid rain which leads to the acidification of many lakes consequent damage to aquatic life.
Growth in wind and photovoltaics exceeded more than 20% annually in the 90s, and renewable energy technologies continued to expand throughout the early 21st century. Between 2001-2017 world total installed wind power capacity increased by a factor of 23.
According to the American Library Association, information literacy is a set of abilities that allows individuals to recognize when they need more than one source for an answer and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.
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Some energy analysts consider nuclear power to be a form of renewable energy because of its low carbon emissions; nuclear power generated 10.6 percent of the world's electricity in 2015.
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses a broad definition of renewable energy that includes sources such as geothermal heat and biomass which are not considered sustainable at current rates of exploitation. This is an example of selective reporting where only details that support the author's position are included in the article. Secondly, there is no clear distinction between different types of renewable energy sources, making it difficult for readers to understand their relative importance and potential impact on climate change. Thirdly, while the article mentions that fossil energy has shrunk from 68% to 62%, this does not take into account the fact that nuclear power also decreased from 12% to 10%. This is an example of deceptive reporting where only details that support a particular narrative are included in the article. Finally, while there are statistics provided on renewable energy growth and job creation, these do not provide any context or analysis of their significance. This is an example of sensationalism where the author presents information without providing any meaningful insights.
The definition of renewable energy used in this article includes sources such as geothermal heat and biomass which are not considered sustainable at current rates of exploitation.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that renewable energy is often deployed together with further electrification and that electricity can move heat or objects efficiently. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by stating that most renewable energy sources are sustainable but some are not without providing any evidence for this claim.
The article states 'Renewable energy is often deployed together with further electrification' which is an appeal to authority.
The author makes a false dilemma by stating that most renewable energy sources are sustainable but some are not without providing any evidence for this claim.
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The article contains several examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes fossil fuels by referring to them as 'unsustainable' and 'dirty'. Secondly, the author presents a distorted view of renewable energy sources by stating that all biomass sources are unsustainable at current rates of exploitation. This is not accurate as there are many sustainable biomass sources such as agricultural waste and dedicated energy crops. Thirdly, the article uses language that implies that nuclear power is bad for human development when in fact it has been a crucial source of electricity in many countries. Finally, the author presents an overly optimistic view of renewable energy by stating that 'renewable energy systems are rapidly becoming more efficient and cheaper' without providing any evidence to support this claim.
Renewable resources include sunlight, wind, the movement of water,
Renewable energy is also called alternative energy and usable energy derived from replenishable sources such as the Sun (solar energy), wind (wind power), rivers (hydroelectric power), hot springs (geothermal energy), tides (tidal power) and biomass(biofuels).
Fossil fuel combustion has a number of negative environmental consequences such as air pollutants like sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and toxic chemicals (heavy metals: mercury, chromium and arsenic), emissions from fossil fuels are responsible for acid rain which leads to the acidification of many lakes consequent damage to aquatic life.
Renewable energy sources accounted for nearly 20 percent of global energy consumption at the beginning of the 21st century, largely from traditional uses of biomass such as wood for heating and cooking. By 2015 about 16 percent of the world's total electricity came from large hydroelectric power plants.
Some energy analysts consider nuclear power to be a form of renewable energy because of its low carbon emissions; nuclear power generated 10.6 percent of the world's electricity in 2015.
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that renewable energy sources accounted for nearly 20% of global energy consumption at the beginning of the 21st century when in fact they only accounted for about 8%. Secondly, the author states that nuclear power generated 10.6% of world electricity in 2015 but fails to mention that it is not a renewable source and produces harmful radiation. Thirdly, the article claims that wind power grew at an annual rate of over 30% in the 1990s when in fact it only grew by around 6%. Lastly, the author states that some countries have set goals to increase renewable energy but fails to mention any specific examples or progress made towards these goals.
Nuclear power generated 10.6% of world electricity in 2015
Renewable energy sources accounted for nearly 20 percent of global energy consumption at the beginning of the 21st century
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the transition to renewable energy is explained by Phil the Fixer without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma when they state that fossil fuels are finite resources and imply that there are no other options for energy production. This statement ignores alternative sources of energy such as nuclear power and hydrogen fuel cells which have been developed in recent years.
The transition to renewable energy is explained by Phil the Fixer
Fossil fuels are finite resources; most estimates suggest that the proven reserves of oil are large enough to meet global demand at least until the middle of the 21st century.
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The article contains examples of biased language and a lack of balance in presenting information. The author uses phrases such as 'fossil-fueled power plants emit air pollutants' which implies that all power plants are responsible for pollution when this is not the case. Additionally, the author mentions only negative environmental consequences of fossil fuels without acknowledging any positive aspects or benefits they may have provided in terms of energy production and economic growth.
fossil-fueled power plants emit air pollutants
mobile sources, such as fossil-fueled vehicles, emit nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter.
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The article 'Renewable energy | Types, Advantages, & Facts' on Britannica.com has multiple conflicts of interest related to the topics provided in the input JSON.
Energy analysts
Nuclear power generated 10.6 percent of the world's electricity in 2015
, getting the best information can be challenging.
you need skills to get the best information. You need to be information literate.
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There is a vast amount of information available.
According to the American Library Association, information literacy is a set of abilities that allows individuals to recognize when they need more than one source for an answer and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that getting the best information can be challenging when it's actually quite easy to find accurate and reliable sources of information online. Secondly, the author uses vague language such as 'vast amount of information at our fingertips' which could mean anything from a few articles on Google to an entire library full of books. Thirdly, the article quotes someone else without disclosing who they are or what their credentials are.
The author claims that getting the best information can be challenging when it's actually quite easy to find accurate and reliable sources of information online.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the American Library Association as a source for information about information literacy. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when stating that getting the best information can be challenging.
> According to the American Library Association, <br>information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.<br><br>For an expanded description of<br>information literacy, watch the video,
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The author uses the phrase 'getting the best information' which implies that there is a hierarchy of information and some is better than others. This could be seen as an example of ideological bias where one side (the idea that all information is equal) may not be given equal weight.
There’s a vast amount of information at our fingertips, but getting the best information can be challenging.
