Energy Resources

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Energy Resources

Natural resources such as energy, water, and soil harnessed for sustainability.

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Renewable Energy Sources

Energy resources that can be replaced naturally and include biomass, solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and ocean energy.

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Hydro Energy

Energy generated by utilizing the kinetic energy of flowing or falling water.

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Ocean Power

Energy generated from waves, tides, and temperature fluctuations of ocean water.

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Geothermal Energy

Energy derived from the heat stored within the Earth.

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Biomass

Organic material that comes from plants and animals, used as a renewable energy source.

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Solar Energy

Energy harnessed from the sun, which can be converted into electricity using solar cells.

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Wind Energy

Energy produced by the movement of air, converted into electricity using wind turbines.

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Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Energy sources that do not replenish within a human time frame, including coal, natural gas, and petroleum.

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Coal Energy

Energy produced from burning coal, which is formed from sedimentary rock made up of organic materials.

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Natural Gas

Fossil fuel composed mostly of methane, used for heating, cooking, and electricity generation.

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Petroleum

A liquid fossil fuel formed from ancient microorganisms, used for transportation fuels.

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Environmental Concerns

Issues related to the impact of energy production and consumption on the ecosystem and public health.

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Hydraulic Fracturing

A method of extracting natural gas by drilling and injecting high-pressure fluid.

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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)

Utilizes temperature differences between surface and deep ocean water to generate energy.

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Renewable Act of 2008

Philippine law promoting the development and utilization of renewable energy resources.

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Flash Steam

A type of geothermal energy that utilizes high-pressure hot water to produce steam.

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Kinetic Energy

Energy possessed by a body due to its motion, which can be harnessed for electricity generation.

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Pollution Prevention

Strategies aimed at reducing or eliminating waste and emissions to protect environmental quality.

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Carbon Footprint

The total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.

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