EARTH SCIENCE
CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
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The cost of setting up solar panels
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The cost of coal
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It will hurt the environment
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We don’t have any other options
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Detailed explanation-1: -We understand today that humanity’s use of fossil fuels is severely damaging our environment. Fossil fuels cause local pollution where they are produced and used, and their ongoing use is causing lasting harm to the climate of our entire planet.
Detailed explanation-2: -The photovoltaics, which turn sunlight into energy, are typically sandwiched between layers of copolymers. One of the petrochemical building blocks common to many of the copolymers is ethylene-a petrochemical derived from oil and natural gas. Solar energy is not alone in its connection to petrochemicals.
Detailed explanation-3: -One of the disadvantages of solar energy is that it’s subject to temporary weather disruption. Cloudy days reduce the amount of electricity you produce. Cold, however, doesn’t affect productivity.
Detailed explanation-4: -Oil is a non-renewable source of energy. Burning oil produces carbon dioxide gas. Burning oil can pollute the air. Much of our oil has to be imported and it is becoming more and more expensive as reserves reduce and imports increase. More items