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What is renewable energy?

Worldwide, many countries are thinking of ways to switch to using more renewable energy sources.

Youth leader Ishaa Asim explains how alternatives to can help the power we use be 鈥榗leaner鈥 and better for the environment.

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Watch this video to find out more

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Definition

sources are forms of energy which are able to quickly replenish themselves and can be used over and over again.

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Summary

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  • Fossil fuels such as gas, oil and coal are used to power engines or generate electricity. When they are burnt, they produce carbon dioxide, a which contributes to global warming.
  • Renewable alternatives include wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass and ocean energy. These renewable energy resources don鈥檛 generate and use sources like the wind or sun which won鈥檛 run out.
  • The UK is currently aiming to have 100% of its energy produced from clean sources by 2035.
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Teacher notes

A set of teacher notes are available. They include geography and science curricula links, and suggest how the clips might be used in a classroom.

Download or view the briefing notes online.

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Green Themes Explained - Geography teacher notes

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Green Themes Explained - Science teacher notes

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This page was published in July 2022.

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