Pollution is any substance that, when in an environment, poisons our air, land and water. ... Renewable energy would help cut down on pollution and contribute to cleaner air and water. ... Pollution affecting the water around the world is a major issue also, not just for humans but animals and plant life. ... If the water is polluted and the animal drinks the polluted water; it could kill the animal or it could get a disease. ... Reducing pollution will allow more areas for safer drinking water and air to breath for humans, animals, and plants....

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 Air pollution is most commonly associated with acidic precipitation, smog, and the depletion of our ozone layer. ... Vehicles that use electricity as their main power source tend to be virtually pollution-free, which makes them one of the best alternatives for reducing harmful vehicle emissions. ... In recent years, MTBE has been detected in ground water, which makes the water undrinkable due to it's disgusting taste and odor. ... This chemical can get into ground water from fuel storage tanks, pipelines, refueling spills, automobile accidents that damage the fuel t...

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The majority of power plants involve large dams that flood vast areas of land to provide water storage. ... Nuclear power plants cause thermal pollution, the possibility of accidental leaks, and storing radioactive wastes safely for long periods. ... Also, if radioactive wastes are released before the materials have broken down, they could contaminate our food, water, and air.4 In some types of nuclear power plants, fission in the reactor core heats a supply of water. The hot water then heats a second supply of water, making it steam. ... Wind farms, are now producing pollution-free, sustai...

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Trout and salmon depend on cold water to live. ... "Hydro electricity is generated through water pressure. ... Pipes or channels are then used to direct water from the storage to the stations. Within the station, water pushes the turbine that generates electricity. ... But in return air, chemical, water, or thermal pollution would not be present" ("Wind, Water, Sun, or Coal"). ...

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Also, these fuels are a major source of air, water and soil pollution. ... These renewable sources of energy are infinite and produce almost negligible pollution. ... Sources of Alternative Energy There are various alternative energy sources such as sun rays, wind, water, biomass, etc. which can provide us significant amount of energy. ... The energy generated by the first method is for water heating, cooking, drying, water purification, power generation, and other applications. ... Some of the important advantages of these SHP projects are: environment friendly as it causes almost no poll...

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Environmental Benefits The production of electricity in the United States that is not under the wind power produces more pollution then any other industry. ... They are placed on valleys and mountains, where the most wind is acquirable, and also in the water. A flat area where there is plenty of water is often targeted placement for turbines. ... Here are some of the examples of advantages and disadvantages of wind energy: - Advantages and Disadvantages - Renewable Energy Noise Disturbances - Reduces Fossil Fuels Consumption Threat to Wildlife - Less air and water pollution Wind can never...

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Oil can also marinate into the water and damage the underwater ecosystem by infecting or killing marine life. ... Also oil spills can cause pollution which can have a severe impact on the marine and coastal environments. ... Some solutions to the past oil spills is skimming, absorbing, and dispersing. is when big sponges that absorb the oil from the water. ...

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However, there are no water bodies near my house, making hydropower an impossibility. ... This combined with noise and visual pollution they will be experiencing will almost inevitably result in an unpleasant relationship with them. ...

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Imagine a world where there are no more fossil fuels; everything we take for granted - gas for our cars, electronics and heat for our homes - wouldn't exist. It would be as if we'd tumbled backwards into the Dark Ages. Finding alternative energy sources is essential, for if we don't, it's quite poss...

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