Energy - Renewable and non-renwable energy Non-renewable energy resources:
They are described as non-renewable as the resource will eventually run out. Renewable energy resources:
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Sustainable Development - it is very important that you understand the concept as it is a theme which will appear in almost every unit you study. Development which meets the need of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In practice this means:
›Protecting the environment
›Using more renewable sources of energy
›Involving local people in all levels of decision-making
The video is about the crazy wombat. It discusses one of the central issues of sustainable development.
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Wind Farm case study: Lambrigg - Cumbria §The land is 260m high and near the top of the ridge –strong winds throughout the year §In the path of the prevailing NW winds
§Built on Moorland and the farmer can continue to graze his sheep
§Existing connection to the national grid was close by – thus reducing costs
§It is next to junction 37 of the M6 on the A684 – building costs were reduced
It is not in the National Park so there were less objections to the wind farm
§The turbines are built just below the ridge thus reducing their visual pollution
§Over 1km from away from the nearest house
§Any noise is drowned out by the M6 Advantages of wind power:
Disadvantages:
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