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What is Green Energy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

During the course of the last elections both in Canada and the USA, there was a substantial amount of talk surrounding energy: renewable energy, green energy, and fossil fuel emissions. Today, I will look define green energy and outline the importance of it to our future. Why renewable energy?

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Solar Power

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Solar power uses the heat of the sun to produce energy in a sustainable, clean and eco-friendly manner. This is where solar energy differs from other forms of sustainable power, such as hydro and wind power, which are really only viable on a large scale. Related posts: Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Wind Power.