G07: Sciences Impact of Science: Alternative Energy

Many claim that nuclear power is dangerous because of the risk of radiation leaks. In fact, the industry has an excellent safety record. In the more than a half-century since the first commercial nuclear reactor began producing electricity, there has not been a single death or injury from a radiation-related nuclear power plant accident in the United States.

GreenMatch has outlined the key advantages and disadvantages of solar power in the following table

This article will only consist of the most important advantages and disadvantages of tidal energy in general.

The presence of wind turbines can reduce the number of birds and lizards in an area, a new study has found. Should we start tearing the farms down?

When we think about climate change, it’s easy to focus on reducing emissions in order to maintain a healthy global temperature. But any real progress has to be complemented by a significant increase in clean and renewable energy. Fortunately, businesses have plans to build on recent successes and supply the world with the energy we need to grow economies.

Social anxiety over new technology have a long history. This panic has caused major delays in driving renewables in Australia

Hydrogen fuel cell technology has the potential to reinvent the cars we drive, the rockets we send into space, how we transport our goods and the way we power cities across the globe.

Hydropower generators do not directly emit air pollutants. However, dams, reservoirs, and the operation of hydroelectric generators can affect the environment.

Hydroelectric power, also called hydropower, is the process of using the energy of moving water to create electricity. The water cycle and gravity come into play when it comes to moving water, so teachers can tie this article to those studies.