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Impacts Environmental
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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
- ↑ The Union of Concerned Scientists - http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/environmental-impacts-of.html
