Republic of the Philippines

Eastern Visayas State University

Ormoc City Campus

Non-renewable Energy and Renewable Energy

Resources: Comparative Analysis

By
Agustin, Rhazon
Malda, Jungie
Pilota, Dave
Pilota, John Michael
Quiros, Mark A

A Capstone Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Instructor:
DR. JOEL M. CAPALA

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
Abstract

Chapter one: Introduction

Rationale
Statement of the Problem
Chapter two: Literature Review
Review of Related Literature
Chapter three: Methodology
Research Methodology
Design
Respondents
Sampling Technique
Instruments
Data Gathering
Data Analysis
Ethical Consideration
Chapter four: Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data
Presentation
Analysis
Interpretation of Data
Chapter five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendation
References
 ABSTRACT
This research study is to make a comparative analysis of the two energy

resources- the nonrenewable energy resources and the renewable energy resources. This

study can help the society for a future plan in terms on what energy resources are really

worth investing for according to the resource’s availability in their place. There are places

are rich in fossil fuels so they build a power plant using fossil fuels like coal, crude oil,

and natural gas. Other places are poor in terms of fossil fuels so they use renewable

energy like solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, and hydropower from a water

flow. But there is a place also that a high or a company that can afford on chemical called

uranium and build a nuclear power plant. In this research, a qualitative approach was

selected as the research method for this study the researcher, and will also discuss the

advantage and disadvantage of each energy resources- the effect on it to the environment,

the cost, and the energy sustainability.

 CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM
Rationale
The world is fast becoming a global village due to the increasing daily

requirement of energy by all population across the world while the earth in its form

cannot change. It is often said that food and energy are the two essential resources to

support the modern and civilized society of the mankind. However, if we look at the

likely availability of these two important resources in our future world, limitations are

foreseeable even for the near future. Therefore, we need to take proper action in order to

mitigate these difficulties. The need for energy and its related services to satisfy human

social and economic development, welfare and health is increasing. All societies call for

the services of energy to meet basic human needs such as: health, lighting, cooking, space

comfort, mobility and communication and serve as generative processes. Sustainable

development has become the center of recent national policies, strategies and

development plans of many countries. Conventionally, coal, natural gas, and petroleum

are the more effective and prominent sources of energy. Moreover, 65% of energy has

been produced from traditional energy sources until 2013. Though the early 21st century,

countries have faced various types of energy-related challenges all around the world, and

world dependence on traditional energy sources has become a global concern. There are

other issues that have arisen due to the dependence on traditional energy sources; for

instance, with the rise in income and population, challenges include meeting energy

demand, the volatility in energy prices, and the escalation in carbon emissions due to

production and consumption of energy. Energy experts further claimed that renewable

energy sources could also play an important role in mitigating carbon emissions and
maintaining the environmental quality. Because of that the researcher want to make this

kind of study to elaborate more the advantage(s) and disadvantage(s) of the two energy

resources, to help the developer or government what to do in the near future to secure a

sustainable energy in lowest price. The researcher’s main objectives in this study are to

know (a)what is the best energy resources we do, (b)what kind of powerplant we build,

(c)how long can it sustain and supply the power needed to the community, (d)what is the

effect of it on our ecosystem and environment, (e)and does it affect our economy.

The rest of the paper is arranged as follows. Section II presents the literature

review. Section III will be the Methodology; it discussed the methodology used in the

study. Section IV will be the Results and Discussion; empirically discussed the gathered

data. Conclusion and Recommendation is to be discussed in Section V.

Statement of the Problem

A qualitative approach was selected as the research method for this study. and will also

discuss the advantage and disadvantage of each energy resources- the effect on it to the

environment, the cost, and the energy sustainability. The researcher hopes to develop the

following research objectives:

1. Defining various types of energy resources

2. Pros and cons of each energy resources

3. The impact on the environment

4. Cost and its sustainability

 CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
The aim of this chapter is to review the available literature related on this research

study of the renewable vs. non-renewable energy. It will discuss the importance of the

two different type energy resources as well as its negative sides. In addition, some of the

related literatures are varies of impact to the readers because of its country where the

study/article was taken.

“When coal, natural gas and oil are burned to produce energy, they emit heat-

trapping gases such as carbon dioxide. This process of trapping heat is what drives

climate change, and the failure to address this problem is what's catalyzing the current

climate crisis. Fossil fuels are hydrocarbon-containing materials like coal or gas that are

found in the Earth’s crust and formed in the geological past from the remains of living

organisms. These energy sources account for the majority of the world’s greenhouse

gas emissions. If emissions continue unrestrained, the atmosphere could warm by as

much as 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit above preindustrial levels by the year 2040, according to

the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a group of

international scientists empowered by the United Nations to advise world leaders.

Scientists say this increase in the temperature would threaten life on the planet in a

myriad of ways, including severe water shortages; more air pollution; rising sea levels,

habitat loss; heat waves; melting ice sheets in West Antarctica and Greenland; and

destruction of the world’s coral reefs. Over the last 150 years, humans are responsible for

the vast majority of the increase of these gases in the atmosphere, and the burning of

fossil fuels through activities like driving a car is the largest source of these emissions.

There is a vocal group of environmentalists and researchers —Stanford’s Mark Jacobson,

who developed a state-by-state 100% renewable plan for one — who argue that the

power grid should be supported only by renewable resources. Policy makers who invest

in renewable energy often do so with the goal of generating power without emitting these

planet-warming gases.” (Kevin Stark, September 6,2019)

“Renewable energy, often referred to as clean energy, comes from natural sources

or processes that are constantly replenished. For example, sunlight or wind keep shining

and blowing, even if their availability depends on time and weather. While renewable

energy is often thought of as a new technology, harnessing nature’s power has long been

used for heating, transportation, lighting, and more. Wind has powered boats to sail the

seas and windmills to grind grain. The sun has provided warmth during the day and

helped kindle fires to last into the evening. But over the past 500 years or so, humans

increasingly turned to cheaper, dirtier energy sources such as coal and fracked gas. Now

that we have increasingly innovative and less-expensive ways to capture and retain wind

and solar energy, renewables are becoming a more important power source, accounting

for more than one-eighth of U.S. generation. The expansion in renewables is also

happening at scales large and small, from rooftop solar panels on homes that can sell

power back to the grid to giant offshore wind farms. Even some entire rural communities

rely on renewable energy for heating and lighting. As renewable use continues to grow, a

key goal will be to modernize America’s electricity grid, making it smarter, more secure,

and better integrated across regions. Nonrenewable, or “dirty,” energy includes fossil

fuels such as oil, gas, and coal. Nonrenewable sources of energy are only available in

limited amounts and take a long time to replenish. When we pump gas at the station,

we’re using a finite resource refined from crude oil that’s been around since prehistoric
times. Nonrenewable energy sources are also typically found in specific parts of the

world, making them more plentiful in some nations than others. By contrast, every

country has access to sunshine and wind. Prioritizing nonrenewable energy can also

improve national security by reducing a country’s reliance on exports from fossil fuel–

rich nations. Many nonrenewable energy sources can endanger the environment or human

health. For example, oil drilling might require strip-mining Canada’s boreal forest, the

technology associated with fracking can cause earthquakes and water pollution, and coal

power plants foul the air. To top it off, all these activities contribute to global warming.”

(Lora Shinn, June 15,2018)

“Perhaps the most well-known impact of using non-renewable energy sources is

the emission of greenhouse gases, in particular carbon dioxide and methane, which

contribute to climate change. For example, coal is considered the worst emitter of carbon

dioxide. In the US, CO2 emissions from the electric power sector calculated in 2015

indicate that 71 percent were attributable to coal. While for example natural gas produced

around 28 percent of carbon dioxide emissions. Indeed, natural gas emits a lot less carbon

dioxide, specifically 50 to 60 percent less compared to coal, and it also emits 15 to 20

percent fewer heat-trapping gases compared to gasoline when used to power a vehicle.

However, that does not mean that natural gas can help mitigate climate change, as drilling

and extracting natural gas from wells results in the leakage of methane, which is a much

more potent greenhouse gas – it is 34 times stronger than CO2 in terms of its potential for

trapping heat. The concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and climate change are

cross-cutting. It is not just about direct impacts of rising temperatures and changing

weather patterns as floods or dry seasons proliferate that impact human livelihoods.
Climate change is impacting ecosystems, diminishing their capacity to adapt to changing

conditions, threatening biodiversity and the important ecosystem services our lives rely

on.” (Greeentumble, February 23, 2017)

“Investment in renewable energy is increasing globally and isn’t expected to slow

down in the coming decades. About 50 million acres of new land are projected to be

developed for energy production in the United States by 2035, and the majority of the

impact would come from the production of renewable energy. Renewable energy often

requires more land than fossil fuel production, with infrastructure fragmenting or even

eliminating high-quality wildlife habitat, according to Moorman. It can also lead to a

variety of other impacts on wildlife, including behavioral changes and direct mortality. A

few examples: (a)Wind turbines, both land-based and offshore, kill millions of migratory

birds and bats each year from collisions. (b)Hydroelectric dams block migration routes

for fish, preventing them from breeding and causing high juvenile mortality rates.

(c)Concentrating solar plants known as “power towers” produce beams of sunlight

intense enough to incinerate insects and birds. The intensity and magnitude of

environmental impacts from renewable energy development vary depending on the

technology used, the extent of land conversion, and a number of other factors. But one of

the most important determinants is project siting, according to Moorman. “From an

ecological standpoint, we should be building these projects in developed areas that

already have little wildlife habitat,” Moorman said. In the United States, however,

governments agencies at both the state and federal levels have yet to adopt strong

renewable energy policies with regards to wildlife conservation, according to Moorman.

“North Carolina ranks second to California for solar power production,” he said. “But
there’s no regulatory framework in place to prevent bad siting decisions.” Studies show

that utility companies in the U.S. have built renewable energy projects on mostly

undeveloped areas where land prices are less expensive but where risks to biodiversity

may be greater than in more developed regions. However, renewable energy effects on

the environment can be avoided or reduced if development is thoughtfully planned and

implemented, according to Moorman. For example, using native, pollinator-friendly

plantings at solar facilities can increase populations of bees and other insects.” (Andrew

Moore, November 13, 2019)

“Fossil fuels are all nonrenewable. But not all nonrenewable are fossil fuels.

Crude oil, natural gas, and coal are all considered fossil fuels, but uranium is not. Rather,

it is a heavy metal that is extracted as a solid and then converted by nuclear power plants

into a fuel source. All of these nonrenewable resources have proved historically to be

valuable energy sources that are inexpensive to extract. Storage, conversion, and shipping

are easy and cheap. Fuels created from nonrenewable resources are still the primary

source of all the power generated in the world due to their affordability and high energy

content.” (James Chen, October 21, 2021)

The articles sited above are the significant ones that help our study, renewable

energy resources were described by Lora Shinn as a clean energy because of its less

effect to the environment especially to the climate change while the non-renewable

energy resources she also described it as a dirty energy because some power plants can

cause earthquakes, water pollution, and air pollution. Also, it is a major reason of the

global warming. Kevin Stark also stated that when fossil fuels are burned to produce

energy, they emit heat-trapping gases such as carbon dioxide that can cause greenhouse
gas emission, if emissions continue unrestrained, the atmosphere could warm by as much

as 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit above preindustrial levels by the year 2040, according to the

latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. According to Andrew

Moore, the investment of renewable energy is increasing globally and it is not going to

slow down in coming decades. But renewable energy often requires more land than fossil

fuel production, with infrastructure fragmenting or even eliminating high-quality wildlife

habitat. However, renewable energy effects on the environment can be avoided or

reduced if development is thoughtfully planned and implemented. But according to James

Chen, not all nonrenewable are fossil fuels because uranium is not a fossil, rather a heavy

metal that is extracted as a solid and then converted by nuclear power plants into a fuel

source. But all of the non-renewable energy power plant the most environmentally

friendly and can sustain more are the nuclear power plant. Renewable and nonrenewable

energy resources are both good to our country but it depends how we going to used it and

preserve it environmentally. However the good outcome it will also having a negative

outcome in different aspect in our nature of lives.

 CHAPTER 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This part elaborates the research that how it was performed. It covers the details

of the research design, locale, respondents, sampling techniques, instrument, and data

gathering procedures, data analysis, and ethical consideration. The aim of this chapter is

to set out the methodological approach undertaken to discover the various effect of

energy resources and compare to each other. This chapter will present the aim of this

research and the methodological approach adopted.

Design

The research design use is Qualitative methods which emphasize non-numerical

data is collected and analyzed in order to better understand concepts, opinions, or

experiences. Qualitative research is defined as research that employs methods such as

participant observation or case studies to produce a narrative, descriptive account of a

setting or practice.

Respondents

The respondents are random individuals, as researcher we will always keep their

confidentiality.

Sampling Technique
 This study utilized frequency and table distribution to determine comparison of

energy sources of the respondents that indicate the probability of occurrence in each

conceivable outcomes.

Instrument

The main instrument to be used for data collection are google form of questions.

Google form type of questions will be admitted to the respondents after getting the right

permission to do so and the resident will be encouraged to give their best opinion shot in filling

the questions asked.

Data Gathering

The researchers developed a google form questionnaire to gather the

required information. The questionnaire was the main instrument in gathering data. Aside

from that analysis, observations were used to gather the information needed in this study.

Data Analysis

The interview questionnaire was the main instrument in gathering data. In

analyzing the data, the researcher will make us of frequency count, table and observation

analysis will be used to compare the two variables.

Ethical Consideration

Ethics must be taken into account when developing the evaluation strategy. One

of the most important parts of the research is ethical considerations. If this component is
missing, dissertations may be doomed to failure. During the evaluation process, there are

several ethical considerations to keep in mind:

There should be no harm done to research participants in any way. Prioritize

respect for the dignity of research subjects. Prior to the study, all participants should have

given their full consent. Researchers' privacy must be protected. The research data should

be kept in a secure environment with adequate confidentiality. Individuals and

organizations involved in the study must maintain their anonymity.

 Chapter IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATON OF DATA

This chapter presents the data gathered. This chapter also shows the analysis and

interpretation of data.

Non-renewable energy resources

Mineral ores and fossil fuels exemplify the non-renewables. Mineral are depleting on a

daily basis and the geologic processes which are required to have these minerals
replenished are too long for sustainable consumption. For instance, petroleum, diesel,

coal, iron ores, gold, diamond, and others are usually mined in huge tonnage from the

earth crust. These deposits were probably formed hundreds of million years ago, some

even billions of years ago. But once they are used up, it is gone. Exploitation of these

non-renewable energy resources are usually done by surface mining or underground

mining. In other cases, such as the fuel oils, exploitation is done by drilling. However, the

rate of exploitation of these non-renewables exceeds the rate of replenishment.

• Fuel oils – these are form of non-renewable energy resources that are extracted in the

liquid form. Fuel oils are conventionally extracted by means of drilling or pumping.

These fuel oils have accumulated in reservoirs deep within the earth crust, and their

sources are mainly of organic origin (dead marine organisms).

• Mineral ores – are resources which comprise of both hard-rock and soft-rock mining,

and

may be extracted by surface or underground mining methods. Gold for instance, can be

extracted by placer mining method while iron ore may be extracted by open-pit mining

method. Coal may be extracted by longwall or cut-and-fill mining method.

Renewable energy resources

Renewable energy resources include wind, water (hydro), sun (solar), biogas, geothermal,

etc. However, solar and hydro are the two prevalent renewable energy sources.

Renewable energy resources have double benefits: ability to be replenished over a human

lifespan and

environmentally sustainable (carbon-free). The use of renewable energy has been a major
suggestion in efforts to tackle climate change and global warming worldwide. It’s clear

that climate change is a threat that can only be tackled through the combined efforts of

the international community (Iceland Government, 2016). And these renewables cannot

be mined or extracted from the earth surface, but can be harnessed through various

available technologies.

• Solar – can be harnessed by means of using solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to trap

sun rays and convert into energy. PV cells are installed on solar panels which collect sun

rays and inverters are available to convert the sun’s energy into electrical energy.

• Hydro – can be harnessed by the impact force of moving water on the turbines to

produce high-energy in the form of mechanical energy, which is then converted to

electrical energy.

• Wind – can be harnessed by rotational forces causes by wind action in order to produce

mechanical energy by the grinding of wing mills and wind vanes. This collision can be

used to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy.

• Geothermal – can be harnessed from deep within the earth crust through steam action

and

efficient drilling technologies.

New drilling technology can open access to 5-10 times more energy. Geothermal power

could benefit an additional 750 million people around the world. The switch from coal to

geothermal energy reduces CO2 emission by 96%.

 Following are major differences between renewable and non-renewable resources.

Renewable Resources Non- renewable resources

Depletion Renewable resources cannot be depleted Non-renewable resources deplete

over time over time
Sources Renewable resources include sunlight, Non-renewable energy includes
water, wind and also geothermal fossil fuels such as coal and
sources such as hot springs and petroleum.
fumaroles
Environmenta Most renewable resources have low Non-renewable energy has a
carbon emissions and low carbon comparatively higher carbon
l Impact footprint footprint and carbon emissions.

Cost The upfront cost of renewable energy is Non-renewable energy has a

high. For instance, generating electricity comparatively lower upfront cost.
using technologies running on
renewable energy is costlier than
generating it with fossil fuels
Infrastructure Infrastructure for harvesting renewable Cost-effective and accessible
energy is prohibitively expensive and infrastructure is available for non-
Requirements not easily accessible in most countries. renewable energy across most
countries
Area Requires a large land/ offshore area, Comparatively lower area
especially for wind farms and solar requirements
Requirements farms
The advantages and disadvantages of renewable resources

Disadvantages

 Renewables are newer, less established, and typically more expensive. While

better for our planet, many types of clean energy infrastructure can cost more to

install than traditional energy generating systems. While expensive initially, wind

turbines will pay for themselves over time while operational, as energy cost

savings outweigh the initial cost. As a result, wind turbines are accessible and

valuable investments for those who can afford to pay for them upfront, but this

may not be possible in lower-income communities.

 Another unfortunate downside to renewable energy ties in with the consequences

of our ever-growing world population, and therefore the increased demand for

energy. Currently, the electricity demand is so high that it wouldn’t be possible to

meet global needs with renewable resources alone. That is not to say that it

wouldn’t be possible one day, but right now, these demands can only be met by a

combination of renewable and nonrenewable energy.

 People are creatures of habit and prefer to stick to what they know. The newness

and unfamiliarity of clean energy can turn people off to investing in such

technologies. A great example of this is the phenomenon of electric cars, which

we can charge using renewable electricity. Unfortunately, money ties in with this

issue, as running cars on more traditional fuels like diesel and gasoline are

significantly cheaper, so people favor these options.

Advantages
  One of the biggest reasons scientists are promoting renewable energy sources is

for environmental reasons. They do not release harmful carbon emissions into the

atmosphere and help to offset emissions.

 They can drastically improve our air quality and respiratory health. Using more

environmentally friendly energy sources can save the government millions of

dollars in healthcare costs each year, with fewer people hospitalized for asthma

and emissions- related respiratory illnesses.

 In addition to being better for the environment and our health, using more

significant amounts of renewable energy means we can conserve nonrenewable

resources. Things like fossil fuels, natural gas, oil, and coal can take millions of

years to form, and because they’re available in a finite amount, we need to save

some for the future.

 Renewable energy supports job growth globally. Wind Turbine Technician is the

second- fastest-growing job in the U.S., with a 68% growth rate Solar

Photovoltaic Installers sits in third with a 52% growth rate.

While both renewable and nonrenewable energy sources can power our homes, cars,

schools and businesses, switching to renewable energy will have a lasting and positive

impact on the environment and future generations.

The advantages and disadvantages of nonrenewable

Disadvantages
  As many people know, nonrenewable energy is main disadvantage lies in its

harmful effects on the environment. Nonrenewable alternatives such as coal, oil,

and natural gas must be burned to use their energy. This releases dangerous

amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which causes global warming.

 They’re costly to extract, and we must constantly search for new supplies for

them.

 They’re dangerous – people still die in mining accidents today, even here in the

U.S.

Advantages

 Nonrenewable energy sources are cheap and relatively accessible.

 Our infrastructure is optimized for their use. They are used globally every day,

which helps drive down the prices of resources like coal, oil, and other fossil

fuels.

 Nonrenewable energy sources are also far more reliable than renewable energy

sources, which depend on the elements. Because nonrenewable energy exists in

itself and can be stored for later use, we don’t have to worry about waiting for the

wind to blow or the sun to shine.

Power plants

Requirement Efficiency Availability Maintenance Environmental Life

of Space of Fuel Costs Considerations Time

Hydro Very large As high Rainfall Low Affects marine Large

space as 85%to life. People in (50 to
required. A the region have 100
 dam is huge 90% to be relocated years.)

Thermal Need a large Overall Coal High. Skilled Air pollution 30 -

space due to efficiency reserves engineers occurs and 40
coal storage, is least are present and staff are leads to acid years
turbine, boiler compared all over the needed. rain.
and other to other world. Greenhouse
auxiliaries. plants. However, gases are also
(30%- coal is non- produced.
32%) renewable
and limited.

Nuclear Requires Higher Deposits of Very high. Disposal of 40-60

minimum than nuclear fuel Skilled radioactive years
space Thermal are present personnel wastes may
compared to Power all over the are needed affect
other plants of Station. world the environment,
the same About especially if it is
capacity 55% buried
underground.
Underwater
contamination
may occur

CHAPTER V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter presents the summary of findings, conclusion and recommendations based

on the analysis, and interpretation of the gathered data.

Summary

The purpose of this research is to compare and contrast the two types of energy

resources: nonrenewable and renewable. This research can assist society in developing a

long-term strategy for determining which energy resources are truly worth investing in,

based on the resource's availability in their location. Because some areas have abundant
fossil fuels, power plants using coal, crude oil, and natural gas have been built. Other

areas lack access to fossil fuels, thus they rely on renewable energy sources such as solar,

geothermal, wind, and hydropower generated by water flow. However, there is a situation

where a wealthy individual or corporation may afford uranium and establish a nuclear

power plant. The researcher will also highlight the advantages and disadvantages of each

energy resource, including the impact on the environment, cost, and energy sustainability.

Conclusion

When it comes to energy resource consumption, there are two sides like coin.

There is, on the one hand, the use of traditional, easily accessible, yet environmentally

unfriendly resources and on the other side, non-conventional, technology-oriented energy

sources are available, however resources that are ecologically friendly it's a fight with

political, economic, and social ramifications environmental, as well as human,

advantages and disadvantages are discussed.

Recommendation

Renewable energy has grown rapidly in recent years, especially in the electricity

sector where renewables now account for the largest power capacity additions globally.
However, renewables still account for only just above 10% of final energy consumption

and the energy sector remains dominated by fossil fuels. Renewables need to increase

further and faster to bring about an energy transition that achieves climate targets, ensures

energy access for all, reduces air pollution and improves energy security. Provide

consistent opportunities for CSOs to participate in energy gap assessments conducted by

developing countries participating in the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative, as well as

in the design and implementation of action plans following the completion of the gap

assessments. States must play an important policy role in regulating the energy market,

ensuring that deprived communities are guaranteed access. As many communities living

in poverty cannot afford to buy energy from a private sector provider, invest in

strengthening public sector delivery systems to meet local energy access needs. Profile

and support small and medium enterprises as part of the wider systemic solution.
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Renewable energy is energy that is generated from natural processes that are
continuously replenished. This includes sunlight, geothermal heat, wind, tides, water, and
various forms of biomass.
Non-renewable energy comes from sources that will run out or will not be replenished in
our lifetimes—or even in many, many lifetimes. Most non-renewable energy sources are
fossil fuels: coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Carbon is the main element in fossil fuels.

 Does renewable energy cause pollution? How about the non -renewable?

 Will renewable energy and non – renewable help climate change? Why or why
not?
 What are the pros and cons if we have both energy sources?

 Which one do you think can solve problems in terms of economy and humanity? Explain.

 If you choose one what’s better non- renewable or renewable energy? Why?