SCi-225 Module 6: Discussion: Energy Sources of the Future

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Most of Module 6 focused on energy sources which are currently commercially viable, such as oil, natural gas, solar, and wind. Conduct research online to find other potential energy sources which are lesser known or still in development. Select one of these new energy sources and share your findings by answering the questions below.

Where is the energy derived from?

How is the energy derived from this source? Describe any related processes and include photos if needed (remember to include a citation for any photos used).

How common is this energy source around the world?

How long has this energy source been in use or in development?
Describe the potential problems or drawbacks to using this type of energy.
What are the future projections for the use of this energy source on a commercial scale
Read: 10.1, 10.2 (particularly Figure 1: Environmental Impacts of Nonrenewable and Renewable Electricity Sources), in Theis, T., & Tomkin, J. (2015). Sustainability: A comprehensive foundation. Houston, TX: OpenStax CNX. Retrieved from http://cnx.org/contents/1741effd-9cda-4b2b-a91e-003e6f587263
Read: 10.4.1.4, in Theis, T., & Tomkin, J. (2015). Sustainability: A comprehensive foundation. Houston, TX: OpenStax CNX. Retrieved from http://cnx.org/contents/1741effd-9cda-4b2b-a91e-003e6f587263
Read: 10.4.1.2, 10.4.2.2 in Theis, T., & Tomkin, J. (2015). Sustainability: A comprehensive foundation. Houston, TX: OpenStax CNX. Retrieved from http://cnx.org/contents/1741effd-9cda-4b2b-a91e-003e6f587263
Watch: TED-Ed. (2017, July 13). How does fracking work? – Mia Nacamulli [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/Tudal_4x4F0 (6:03)

Watch: Global Weirding with Katharine Hayhoe. (2018, November 14). Fossil Fuels | Global Weirding [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/rFSWRaYPFLI (9:26)

Complete: NOVA Labs. (n.d.). Growing appetites, limited resources [Virtual lab]. Retrieved from https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/lab/energy/1/1/

Note: In order to access this material you may have to answer a question that pops up at the top of the screen asking you if this station is your local PBS station.

Watch: TED-Ed. (2017, December 7). Can 100% renewable energy power the world? – Federico Rosei and Renzo Rosei [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/RnvCbquYeIM (5:54)

Watch: Global Weirding with Katharine Hayhoe (2017, September 27). Renewable energy is way too expensive, right [Video file]? Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pxX19FVeaQ&t=1s (6:27)

Watch: TED-Ed. (2014, June 19). Why aren we only using solar power? – Alexandros George Charalambides [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8d5Pf7VIiU&list=PLXr6FLZknQc5ILVvuCnzPcxiW_VQfG_FR&index=16 (4:42)

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