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Hydroelectric Energy

Energy produced from fast moving water, usually found in rivers in mountainous or hilly areas.

Positives of Hydroelectric Energy

It is renewable, reliable, has low emissions, is cost-effective, and can be used for irrigation.

Negatives of Hydroelectric Energy

Disrupts ecosystems, causes methane emissions from reservoirs, and impacts the natural flow of rivers.

Nuclear Energy

Energy produced from nuclear reactions, typically located near high-demand cities.

Positives of Nuclear Energy

Small land footprint and very high electricity outputs.

Negatives of Nuclear Energy

Non-renewable, hard to discard nuclear waste, and requires mining radioactive materials.

Solar Energy

Energy harnessed from sunlight, typically located in sunny fields or prairies.

Positives of Solar Energy

Renewable, can be used globally, and is reliable.

Negatives of Solar Energy

High initial building costs, difficult to repair broken panels, and requires large land footprint.

Wind Energy

Energy generated from wind, located onshore and offshore, often in open fields and atop hills.

Positives of Wind Energy

Renewable and produces zero emissions.

Negatives of Wind Energy

Expensive to set up, can cause noise pollution, and may negatively impact bird populations.

Hibernia Oil Field

An oil production site located off the coast of St. John, Newfoundland.

Positives of Hibernia Oil Field

Leads to energy independence, provides cheap energy, and creates many jobs.

Negatives of Hibernia Oil Field

Non-renewable, damaging to the environment, and the risk of oil spills.

Oil Sands

Non-renewable energy source located in Alberta's open prairies.

Positives of Oil Sands

Easily accessible and provides a lot of energy.

Negatives of Oil Sands

Non-renewable and harmful to the environment.