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Go Green by Using Renewable Energy
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Acline Wyle
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Renewable energy is generated by natural resources such as wind, sunlight, tides, rain, or geothermal heat. These resources are naturally replenished, so we can use them without worrying about the negative impact on the environment.
Renewable Energy is Eco Friendly
The use of renewable resources is an excellent way to go green because these resources are energy efficient and clean. Not only do such resources help the environment, but they also help the general population because of the money that we all save as a result. Aside from saving money, we can also save the environment because by 2025, our energy requirements are expected to increase by 50%. Since we primarily rely on fossil fuels (which are not replenishable), we will soon run out. This means that converting to renewable resources is our best hope.
One of the most commonly used forms of renewable fuel is solar power. Solar power consists of yielding energy that is given off by the sun, and using it as a fuel source. Wind power is another popular fuel, and it is typically generated by wind turbines. Wind energy is the most commonly used form of clean energy in commercial businesses, which is a step in the right direction. Geothermal energy is gathered by absorbing the heat from the atmosphere, or using the heat generated by Earth's crust.
Not only is converting to renewable energy more eco friendly, but it also causes you to save money because of the increased energy efficiency. Furthermore, the government provides tax incentives and rebates to those who make efforts to go green and use cleaner resources.
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Article Submitted On: May 20, 2009
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