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Nuclear Energy
National Geographic offers an in depth look into nuclear energy. Click here to learn more…
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Wind Power
Wind power is the use of air flow through wind turbines to mechanically power generators for electric power. Wind power, as an alternative to burning fossil fuels, is plentiful, renewable, widely distributed, clean, produces no greenhouse gas emissions during operation, consumes no water, and uses little land. The net effects on the environment are far…
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Mining and the Environment
Mining is one of the oldest industries and extracts solid materials and minerals necessary to produce many of the modern products in everyday life. However, it has environmental impacts felt beyond mines and their vicinity…Read More.
