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Earth's Energy Sources and Renewable Energy Pros and Cons

Offered By: GEO GIRL via YouTube

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Course Description

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Explore the origins of Earth's energy and the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy sources in this informative 26-minute video. Learn about the three primary energy sources on Earth, how life harnesses energy, and the storage mechanisms of fossil fuels. Discover the renewable energy alternatives derived from solar power, including wind, hydro, and biofuels, and understand why biofuels are considered more sustainable than fossil fuels. Examine the pros and cons of wind, solar, and hydroelectric energy, and investigate non-solar energy options and chemical energy sources like hydrogen. Gain insight into the urgent need for transitioning to alternative energy sources due to the impending depletion of fossil fuel deposits and the importance of carbon sequestration in addressing climate change.

Syllabus

Earth’s 3 Energy Sources
Where Life Gets Energy?
How Fossil Fuels Store Energy?
Where Renewable Energy Comes From?
Why Biofuel is More Renewable Than Fossil Fuels
Pros & Cons of Wind Energy
Pros & Cons of Solar Energy
Pros & Cons of Hydro Energy
Non-Solar Energy Options
Chemical Energy
We Will Run Out of Fossil Fuels*
We Need to Sequester Carbon Too*


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GEO GIRL

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