Renewable or Nonrenewable?
This energy source is renewable, is relatively expensive to set up, has a low cost once in place, and requires a special kind of panel to use.
Solar energy
Ethanol, a fuel made from corn, is an example of this.
Biomass fuel
Something that has a harmful effect on the air, water, or land.
Pollution/pollutant
Refilling a water bottle instead of throwing it out or making a tote bag out of old jeans is an example
Reusing
This federal agency was formed in response to the first Earth Day in 1970.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Geothermal energy is an example of this.
Renewable
Advantages of this resource are that it's inexpensive, easy to transport
Coal
This type of pollution is hard to track down, such as litter or oil in a parking lot.
Nonpoint source pollution
Materials that decompose faster, such as banana peels and food scraps.
Biodegradable
This local agency handles trash and manages landfills.
The Southeastern Public Service Authority
Uranium is considered this.
Nonrenewable
This group of nonrenewable resources is relatively inexpensive, can be transported and used around the world, and is a major source of photochemical smog(air pollution).
Fossil fuels
A ship leaking fuel or smoke from a factory are examples of this.
Point source pollution
Calculating how much energy you and your family use to reduce and conserve this.
Your carbon footprint
You can go to this agency if you need a fishing or hunting license.
Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
This energy source is renewable and usually requires the construction of a dam.
Hydroelectric energy
An advantage of this resource is that it provides large amounts of energy. A disadvantage is that it creates hazardous waste that must be handled carefully.
Nuclear energy
This is an environmental effect of burning coal as an energy source.
Air pollution
Only taking the napkins you know you will need instead of a whole stack and taking shorter showers are examples of this.
Reducing
This is the state agency that works with the EPA.
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Biomass is an example of this.
Renewable
This type of renewable resource doesn't cause pollution but may be noisy and can harm wildlife.
Wind energy
This type of renewable energy causes air pollution.
Biomass
You can do this to conserve nonrenewable resources like metals and plastics.
Recycling
If you want to reserve a cabin or pavilion at a state park you can contact this agency.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation