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Green energy

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Green energy comes from natural sources such as grown worldwide rely on
sunlight, wind, rain, tides, plants, algae and pollinators, this is
geothermal heat. These energy resources are equivalent to 90 percent of
renewable, meaning they're naturally replenished. In the world’s nutrition?
contrast, fossil fuels are a finite resource that take
millions of years to develop and will continue to
diminish with use.
❑Importance

Renewable energy also helps conserve the nation's
natural resources. It provides reliable power supplies
and fuel diversification, which enhance energy
security and lower risk of fuel spills while reducing
the need for imported fuels. It also helps conserve
the nation's natural resources.
❑Benefits

• Generating energy that produces no greenhouse
gas emissions from fossil fuels and reduces some
types of air pollution.

• Diversifying energy supply and reducing
dependence on imported fuels.

• Creating economic development and jobs in
manufacturing, installation, and more.

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