The downside to this operation is that during the combustion stage there is a release of unhealthy gases and solids that will be let out into the atmosphere, increasing air pollution and carbon emission. Some preventative measures are taken to catch the major particles let out in the process but many of them escape the screening and are let into the open air infecting the environment. ... Environmental Protection Agency it is found that greater than half of the air pollution in the United States is caused by mobile sources which are majorly automobiles. ... On the other hand, renewable sourc...

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These fuels are extremely limited, and they can cause pollution and things like global warming, air pollution, and acid rain. ... Ending pollution caused by fossil fuels would be only one of the greater benefits to using renewable resources. ... Dams that generate hydropower don't add to the pollution which is a major plus. ... It also doesn't create any pollution, but however, gases from inside the earth could be released occasionally. ...

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Solar energy systems are sustainable because they create no pollution and consume natural energy, unlike the fossil fuels used now to produce electricity and heat. ... " Shuster uses this information to support his argument that with a constantly increasing national population, energy demands and pollution associated with these demands will significantly increase if the current methods of energy extraction are not changed. ... Given the predicted information from Shuster, pollution and the demand for energy that is now primarily derived from fossil fuels shall significantly increase by...

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Moving air turns the blades of large windmills or generators to make electricity, or to pump water out of the ground. ... Hydropower started in the early 20th century transmitting electricity using compressed air from falling water to power machines that produce electricity. ... Hydro energy does not cause pollution, it seems ideal; however, there are some problems. ... Power plants that use fuel to generate electricity produce tons of pollution as they release carbon dioxide into the air. ...

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The waters of the Southern Ocean are among the most biologically productive in the world; they support a unique, highly-adapted and specialized ecosystem that do not permit a quick response to any stress, like pollution, in the environment. ... Several major studies show that the United States can meet a large share of its electricity needs from renewable resources at a modest cost, while reducing harmful air emissions, easing pressure on natural gas prices, and greatly diversifying the electricity mix. ...

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The longer there is a reliance on fossil fuels the more pollution our environment will face. ... Lastly, promoting green energy could decrease the amount of trees that are cut to use its wood for a source of energy (deforestation) and will decrease air pollution as well. ...

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With the increase of anxiety towards the idea of global warming, there has been a boom in hybrid cars, as well as a lot of money spent on researching the issue. Even with all the money put into researching the issue of global warming, there are articles that claim global warming is an actual growing...

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