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Wind produces no waste; however, not many regions of
the world have strong and persistent enough winds to
generate electricity.
Water Power
Water wheels have been used for over 100 years to help
create energy to ground grain or cut lumber, crea ng
micro hydropower.
Hydroelectric energy is created releasing large amounts of water through a
man-made dam, which turn turbines, or generators, to create electricity.
Biomass Energy
Biomass energy is energy derived from burning organic material like wood, alcohol, or
garbage, is a common renewable energy resource. A drawback of burning these
items, however, is that par cles are released into the atmosphere, poten ally
increasing air pollu on.
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