Renewable and non-renewable energy sources

• What are the two types of energy sources?

  Renewable and non-renewable
• Why are renewable energy sources referred to as 'clean' or 'green'?

  They come from a natural supply that is continuously replaced
• What are non-renewable energy sources often called?

  'Dirty' and 'fossil fuels'
• How do the availability and extraction of non-renewable energy sources impact the environment?

  They can give off pollution and be very damaging
• What is the current dependency on energy sources?

  We currently depend highly on non-renewable sources
• What is the significance of shifting to 'greener' energy sources?

  • Reduces pollution
  • Decreases reliance on finite resources
  • Promotes sustainability
  • Supports environmental health