Energy Resources

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Double glazed windows
2 layers of window
Gas is a poor thermal conductor, trapped in between
Double glazed windows 
More effective than single pane
Single pane windows
More thermally efficient
Renewable energy
Once used can be replenished as it is used
Non-renewable energy 
Being used up faster than it can form
Fossil Fuels
Coal
Oil
Gas
Fossil Fuels Advantages
Relatively low cost
Easy to use for transport
Very adaptable
Nuclear Advantages
No green house gases produced
Large amount of energy produced from Small amount of oil
Fossil Fuels Disadvantages
Produce carbon dioxide (global warming)
Produce sulfur dioxide (acid rain)
Nuclear Energy Disadvantages
Disposal of uranium is costly and hazardous
Huge cost for powerstation
Risk of catastrophic accidents