SCIENCE
EARTH SCIENCE
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surface mining for uranium
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pumping oil from under water
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collecting natural gas from old oil wells
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harvesting wood by selective cutting
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Detailed explanation-1: -Wind is an emissions-free source of energy Overall, using wind to produce energy has fewer effects on the environment than many other energy sources.
Detailed explanation-2: -Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, emit little to no greenhouse gases, are readily available and in most cases cheaper than coal, oil or gas.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fossil fuels are both the dirtiest and most dangerous in the short term, and emit the most greenhouse gases per unit of energy. This means that there are thankfully no trade-offs here: low-carbon energy sources are also the safest.
Detailed explanation-4: -Solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and geothermal power can provide energy without the planet-warming effects of fossil fuels.