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The type and intensity of environmental impacts varies depending on the specific technology used, the geographic location, and a number of other factors.<ref name="The Union of Concerned Scientists - http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/environmental-impacts-of.html">The Union of Concerned Scientists - http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/environmental-impacts-of.html</ref>  
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The type and intensity of environmental impacts varies depending on the specific technology used, the geographic location, and a number of other factors.<ref name="The Union of Concerned Scientists - http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/environmental-impacts-of.html">The Union of Concerned Scientists - http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/environmental-impacts-of.html</ref>
 
 
  
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Revision as of 12:20, 8 September 2014

Overview

All energy sources (fossil fuels as well as renewable energies) have some effect on our environment. Therefore it is important to understand the impacts liked to the prodution of power from renewable sources.

The type and intensity of environmental impacts varies depending on the specific technology used, the geographic location, and a number of other factors.[1]


Technologies

Solar

Hydro


Bioenergy


Wind


Energy Use

Improved Cooking

Productive Use

Mobility

Cross Cutting Issues

Grid


Powering Agriculture

Further Information


References