Energy Generation and Environmental Impact

The practice of using wood from responsibly managed forests to ensure the long-term sustainability of forest resources.

The unique identifier assigned to each book or publication, used for cataloging and ordering.

The year a book was first printed and made available to the public.

A company that specializes in printing and distributing books, often handling orders for publishers.

The number of times a book is printed and released for sale after its initial publication.

The year a specific printed edition of a book was released.

The process of obtaining permission from the copyright holder to reproduce or distribute copyrighted material.

The company that publishes a book, responsible for editing, printing, and distributing it.

The use of natural resources like coal, oil, and natural gas to produce electricity.

Alternative energy sources are energy sources that are not derived from fossil fuels, such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and nuclear power.

The process of storing energy for later use, often using batteries, fuel cells, or other methods.

Devices that convert chemical energy into electrical energy, often used for powering devices.

The ability of a battery to hold a charge for a long period of time.

The amount of electrical energy a battery can store.

How efficiently a battery can store and release energy.

The maximum rate at which a battery can be charged or discharged.

A type of power plant that uses coal to generate electricity.

The process of removing coal from the earth.

Material left over after coal mining, often containing harmful substances.

A harmful gas released when coal is burned, contributing to acid rain.

Rain with a lower than normal pH, caused by pollutants like sulphur dioxide.

The application of scientific and technical knowledge to create new products and processes.

Focuses on the core scientific and technical principles that underpin the design and production of products.

New technologies that are emerging and have the potential to revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact.

Methods and techniques used to generate electricity and store it for later use.

The development of new materials with improved properties such as strength, flexibility, and sustainability.

A systematic approach to designing products by breaking them down into smaller components and analyzing how they interact.

Products that use mechanical elements to achieve a specific function, such as gears, levers, and springs.

The physical and chemical properties of materials, including their strength, hardness, flexibility, and durability.

Refers to the process of choosing the most suitable materials or components for a particular design based on various factors like cost, performance, and environmental impact.

The forces that act upon an object and its ability to withstand stress and strain.

The impact of a product on the environment and society, including resource use, pollution, and social responsibility.

The different scales of production, from small-scale craftsmanship to mass production.

The source and origin of materials used in a product.

The techniques and processes used to work with materials using tools and equipment.

The different shapes, sizes, and forms of materials available for use in design and manufacturing.

Nuclear power plants produce electricity using uranium as fuel, but their waste is dangerous and can last thousands of years.

The cost of safely disposing of nuclear waste and decommissioning old plants is very high.

Accidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima demonstrate the potential risks of nuclear power, as these events caused leaks of radioactive materials.

Nuclear waste is highly radioactive and can harm humans and animals for thousands of years if not properly handled.

Nuclear power is an alternative to fossil fuels, which are polluting and have finite resources.

The use of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power is increasing due to concerns about pollution and depletion of fossil fuels.

Nuclear energy is a controversial source of energy, with both benefits and risks.

Nuclear waste management and disposal processes require careful planning and execution to ensure the safety of humans and the environment.

A natural fuel such as coal, oil or gas, formed from the remains of living organisms.

An increase in the temperature of the Earth's atmosphere caused by the greenhouse effect and increased levels of greenhouse gases.

The process of obtaining oil from crude oil, making it usable for things like transportation and heating.

Gas from the seas around Britain accounts for part of our gas usage, but the majority comes from pipelines connected to Europe and in liquefied form (LNG) shipped from around the world.

While there are deposits of shale gas under Britain, using it raises concerns about potential water pollution and the risk of small earthquakes.

They will remain important as a replacement for less reliable sources, such as wind power on days when there is insufficient wind available for the wind turbines.

Oil is hardly used for electricity production in the UK. However, oil is used for some heating systems, especially in rural areas away from a mains gas supply, and is the main fuel used in road and sea transportation.

Despite oil stocks running out before coal, the amount of oil in the North Sea has reduced, a trend mirrored globally.