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Source : Gonzalez. Source : PS10. Source : Grobe. The Future of Energy. Solve problems today, avert disaster tomorrow. Source : Wilson. Source : Rehman. Source : Honeywell. Are we running low on fossil fuels?. Source : Gonzalez. Source : PS10. Source : Grobe. In short, yes.
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Source: Gonzalez Source: PS10 Source: Grobe The Future of Energy Solve problems today, avert disaster tomorrow Source: Wilson Source: Rehman Source: Honeywell
Are we running low on fossil fuels? Source: Gonzalez Source: PS10 Source: Grobe In short, yes. Source: The End
Is Global Climate Change Real? Yes, and it’s on us. Source: E.G. Source: Wilson Source: Rehman Source: Honeywell
Solar Power Source: Gonzalez Source: PS10 Source: Grobe Cool, but expensive—and situational. Source: Average
Wind Power Cheaper than solar, but even harder to place. Source: 3Tier Source: Wilson Source: Rehman Source: Honeywell
Geothermal Power Source: Gonzalez Source: PS10 Source: Grobe Very pricy, but more available. Source: AGEA
Hydroelectric Power The big guy. Huge costs for huge power Source: USGS Source: Wilson Source: Rehman Source: Honeywell
Biomass Fuel Source: Gonzalez Source: PS10 Source: Grobe Easy transition, but quite a few problems. Source: Solix
Hydrogen Fuel Dangerous, but alluring. Clean and proven. Source: Wilson Source: Rehman Source: Honeywell
So What’s The Answer? Source: Gonzalez Source: PS10 Source: Grobe Everything’s got problems.
Mixed Solution Source: Gonzalez Source: PS10 Source: Grobe Proportional implantation are the relevant buzzwords. Source: Wilson Source: Rehman Source: Honeywell
What About Nuclear? Source: Gonzalez Source: PS10 Source: Grobe Fission's got waste issues, Fusion's just vaporware.
In short, get out there and promote alternative energy! Source: Gonzalez Source: PS10 Source: Grobe Source: Wilson Source: Rehman Source: Honeywell
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