Guide Questions: 1. Is it possible to reduce energy consumption without affecting human well-being 2.why does exploitation of energy create severe environmental problems
Mining for the raw materials for energy can also cause environmental problems with loss of habitats , noise and visual pollution . Food production - exploiting energy resources often uses valuable farmland. The growth of the biofuel market has also led to crops being grown as a fuel, rather than as food.
The environmental problems directly related to energy production and consumption include air pollution, climate change, water pollution, thermal pollution, and solid waste disposal. ... The emission of air pollutants from fossil fuel combustion is the major cause of urban air pollution.
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