Chapter 6: paragraph 2

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Paragraph 2: energy in the future

At the end of this lesson you will be able to explain:

1. The consequences of using fossil fuels
   
   
2. Solutions for reducing the use of fossil fuels
   
   
3. Energy transition
   
   
4. Strong and weak points of sustainable forms of energy

Consequence 1: Climate change 

Effect of climate change?

Consequence 2: running out of fuels

Solution 1

Energy conservation

Extract more energy from 

existing sources

ENERGY TRANSITION

The shift from using fossil fuels to using sustainable sources.

Solution 2

BIOMASS

Organic materials such as vegetable oils, wood and biodegredable (afbreekbaar) waste (vegetables, fruit and garden waste).

But: loss of nature areas and farmland

SOLAR ENERGY

Electricity generated sustainably using solar panels.

But: expensive and not much sunshine in Netherlands

You can also use the sun to heat water. (solar boiler)

Wind

• Renewable
• Very windy on
   the coast
• Costs are not  
  higher than fossil fuels
  
  

But:  Not in my backyard!!!

Tasks

Paragraph 2: ALL exercises