Question

Why are renewable sources of energy preferred over fossil fuels? Give two examples of
renewable sources of energy.
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Answer 1

Renewables like solar and wind power—apart from construction and maintenance—don't emit any CO2 at all. ... When comparing renewable energy to fossil fuels, remember that renewable energy generation is cleaner, easier to sustain over time, expanding more rapidly, and sometimes even cheaper than fossil fuels.

The most popular renewable energy sources currently are:

• Solar energy.
• Wind energy.
• Hydro energy.
• Tidal energy.
• Geothermal energy.
• Biomass energy.

Answer 2

Answer:

When comparing renewable energy to fossil fuels, remember that renewable energy generation is cleaner, easier to sustain over time, expanding more rapidly, and sometimes even cheaper than fossil fuels.