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Alternative Energy Sources
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**__Questions about Alternative Energy__**
Alternative Energy seems like a great topic because of the ways it motivates people to help the Earth. If people know about alternative energy, they could possibly start using them, and the Earth would be a better place to live. Also, our limited resources will be more plentiful. For instance, instead of light bulbs, you could use a solar roof. That way you could still have the light that you need, and also get an advantage by helping the earth. In one hour, the sun gives off enough energy to power the whole world for one day.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P9NyNTFShM I think it is a great way to get other people thinking about how they could help prevent the damage that we have already done to the Earth. It is also a great way to teach others about how we can help the Earth, just by changing around a few things.

**__Facts about Alternative Energy__**
The electric utility industry is the largest source of pollution in our country. Electric utilities generate 66% of the sulfur oxide pollutants, for example. The average home generates about 22,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year through electricity use and heating. Choosing a source of electricity for our homes and businesses that generates less pollution by using renewable energy sources is a great way to act locally to solve a global problem. [|Click here for more information!]

**__10 Ways You Can Help Save The Earth__**
1. Choose rechargable betteries Then recycle them when they die. This makes less battery waste.
 * 2. Send an e-Card** Instead of a paper card. It saves paper that would probably get thrown away.
 * 3. Turn off the water** While brushing your teeth.
 * 4. Close your curtains** To keep out daytime summer heat or keep in nighttime winter warmth. It does not use up any resources like heat or air conditioning does.
 * 5. Switch off the light** Every time you leave a room.
 * 6. Replace incandescent lightbulbs** with compact fluorescent ones. They last ten times later and use up a quarter of the energy.
 * 7. Keep those fans buzzing in summer** Instead of turning on the air conditioner.
 * 8. Choose locally grown food.** Transporting food long distances wastes fuel and creates extra __[|CO2]__.
 * 9. Buy metal or ceramic bowels for your pet.** Plastic bowls are made from oil, a limited resource.
 * 10. Carpool** Carpooling uses less energy, and creates a lot less pollution.

Solar Energy
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 * 1 British pound = 2.0378 U.S. dollars**

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