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Bookmark or Share- Renewable Energy Explained - EducationStrictly speaking, renewable energy is just what you might think: perpetually available, or as the United States Energy Information Administration puts it, "virtually inexhaustible." But "renewable" doesn't necessarily mean sustainable, as opponents of corn-based ethanol or large hydropower dams often argue.
- Biomass Energy - National Geographic SocietyBiomass energy can also be a nonrenewable energy source. Biomass contains energy first derived from the sun: Plants absorb the sun’s energy through photosynthesis, and convert carbon dioxide and water into nutrients (carbohydrates). The energy from these organisms can be transformed into usable energy through direct and indirect means.
- Oh no! This page was snatched by this mandrill.This endangered mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) was photographed by National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, in his ambitious project to document every species in captivity—inspiring people not just to care, but also to help protect these animals for future generations. Before drills disappear, like this webpage has, learn how you can help at ...
- Climate 101: Renewable Energy - EducationThere are many benefits to using renewable energy resources, but what is it exactly? From solar to wind, find out more about alternative energy, the fastest-growing source of energy in the world, and how we can use it to combat climate change.
- Renewable Energy - EducationTo make electricity, you need an energy source. Some energy sources can get used up. One example is coal. Other types of energy do not get used up. This is called renewable energy. The wind, the sun, and heat from Earth are types of renewable energy. Solar Energy Solar energy comes from the sun. Solar cells are used to catch sunlight.
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