How green is green energy?
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Starting Point. Discuss the questions below.
What is the difference between renewable energy and green energy?
Can you list the sources of renewable energy?
What are the pros and cons of each one?
Renewables, Cleans and greens
Renewable energy sources:
- solar energy
- wind energy
- hydropower
- hydrogen
- biomass including wood
- biogas
- geothermal
- offshore wind
- wave energy
- tidal energy
- nuclear
https://www.dw.com/en/renewable-energy-transition-graphs/a-63674250
Focus on Vocabulary. Match the words with the correct meaning.
Focus on Comprehension. Answer the questions below about the video.
Watch the video and write down the advantages and disadvantages of each renewable energy type.
Focus on Listening. Watch the video. Read the transcript below if necessary.
Focus on Speaking.Â
Based on your answers to the previous questions and on what you learnt from the video, which energy source is the cleanest in your opinion?
Is it better to produce renewable energy or to try to cut down on our energy use?
What ways can you think of to save energy in your house?
Is it better for a government to support the oil and gas industry or the green energy industry?
Which countries or governments might oppose investing in alternative energy sources?
Should we aim to supply 100% of our energy from renewable sources? Is this viable?
https://ourworldindata.org/safest-sources-of-energy
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