Nathan+Palfalvi--Alternative+Energy+FAQs

__FAQ__

1. Behind oil, what is the most commonly used source of energy? -//Hydro//

2. What are the energy sources that do NOT produce Co2 emissions? -//Hydro, solar, geothermal, wind and nuclear but harvesting needed materials for making nuclear energy produces Co2 emissions.//

3. What if any alternative energy producers can harm wildlife? -//Wind energy can affect birds and bats, nuclear energy can harm nearly anything if waste is spilled and hydro electricity can affect fish and wildlife populations.//

4. What are some effects of a radioactive spill? //- Radioactive spills can cause cancer over time and can permanently contaminate water supplies.//

5. How much oil do we use daily? //- Worldwide every day we use about 3 billion gallons a day, about 1/2 of a gallon for every person on the planet.//

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