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Meet the Renewables
The story of ENERGY... what is it all about?
Meet the Renewables is an energetic expose on the state of our Energy today.
Fossil fuels provide 80% of energy globally and they 're being consumed as fast as they can be produced. Is it any wonder that they are running out? To make things worse, pollution and Greenhouse Gas emissions are rising.
Our planet is in peril and it needs your help.
What’s the answer? Meet the Renewables! They're clean, mean and ever-ready to shine.
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Why are fossil fuels so popular?
How does Renewable Energy work?
What is renewable energy? Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Biomass and Hydro-power.
How can we use less energy and help clean up the world act?
Muzbar, Poo-looter and the Renewables join forces to bring you the story of Energy and show you how to make cleaner Energy part of our planet's future.
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Recommendations
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A fun read that’s packed full of fascinating facts.
Adele Franklin – Librarian
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The books are great because you get the facts without the kiddy-talk. You learn the fun way’ Ella S, Year 9 Student
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KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:
Energy - where does it come from?
Power up the Sun
How much can you use?
Power plants
Coal, Oil, Gas
Electricity explained
Power-station workings
Fossil Fuels
Non-renewable Energy
Meet the Renewables
Hydro Power
Marine Power
Bio-Energy
Geothermal
Wind
Solar
People Power
Working Together
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