Non-renewable energy sources
I can explain why non-renewable energy sources are contributing to the energy problem.
Non-renewable energy sources
I can explain why non-renewable energy sources are contributing to the energy problem.
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Key learning points
- Non-renewable energy sources, e.g. fossil fuels, are those that cannot be replaced and will eventually run out.
- Fossil fuels such as gas, oil and coal are transported across the globe by ships, lorries and pipelines.
- Burning fossil fuels releases carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
- A way of reducing climate change is for countries to stop using non-renewable fossil fuels.
Keywords
Non-renewable energy - Non-renewable energy sources, such as fossil fuels, that cannot be replaced and will eventually run out.
Renewable energy - Types of energy that can be re-used and will not be used up or run out.
Climate change - Climate change is a large-scale and long-term change in the planet’s climate, including weather patterns and average temperatures.
Carbon emissions - Carbon emissions are the release of carbon into the air and atmosphere around us.
Common misconception
The production of all energy is contributing to climate change.
The production of energy through burning non-renewable fossil fuels is contributing to climate change.
Licence
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