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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. What is renewable energy?

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Solar Power

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. The power of the sun is free, making this form of alternative green energy cost-effective once a system is established. Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Hydro Power.

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More Drilling is Not The Solution We Need for Our Energy Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Shortsighted as ever, many of our elected officials are ok with allowing oil companies to drill anywhere and everywhere – mainly because some of those profits end up in campaign coffers come election years. Alternative and Sustainable Power Sources: Geothermal Power What is Green Energy? Go Green'

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