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Hornsea Two, adjacent to Hornsea One, is projected to become fully operational next year.
Hornsea Two, adjacent to Hornsea One, is projected to become fully operational next year.
False (B)
The Republic of Ireland generates approximately half of its electrical demand from wind farms.
The Republic of Ireland generates approximately half of its electrical demand from wind farms.
False (B)
The United Kingdom, with its numerous wind turbines, currently leads the world in total wind power consumption.
The United Kingdom, with its numerous wind turbines, currently leads the world in total wind power consumption.
False (B)
The COP 26, held in Glasgow, led to many governments pledging to invest in nuclear energy.
The COP 26, held in Glasgow, led to many governments pledging to invest in nuclear energy.
Green technology is increasingly expensive, which is hindering its widespread adoption.
Green technology is increasingly expensive, which is hindering its widespread adoption.
Renewable energy sources are expected to decrease in use over the next few decades.
Renewable energy sources are expected to decrease in use over the next few decades.
Flash Forest, a Canadian company, is using drones for ocean cleanup.
Flash Forest, a Canadian company, is using drones for ocean cleanup.
Apps that calculate your carbon footprint are designed only for large corporations, not individual users.
Apps that calculate your carbon footprint are designed only for large corporations, not individual users.
The search engine DuckDuckGo utilizes its profits to plant trees.
The search engine DuckDuckGo utilizes its profits to plant trees.
Solar farms are being developed that integrates crop production beneath the solar panels.
Solar farms are being developed that integrates crop production beneath the solar panels.
Flashcards
Hornsea One
Hornsea One
The world’s largest offshore wind farm located in the North Sea, powering one million UK homes.
Green Energy
Green Energy
Electricity production from renewable sources like wind and solar.
COP 26
COP 26
The United Nations Climate Change Conference where governments pledged green energy investments.
Habitat Restoration Technology
Habitat Restoration Technology
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Carbon Footprint App
Carbon Footprint App
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Ecosia
Ecosia
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Green Economy
Green Economy
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Solar farms
Solar farms
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Study Notes
- Hornsea One, the world's largest offshore wind farm, was completed last year in the North Sea.
- It is located 120 km off the east coast of England.
- The wind farm consists of 174 wind turbines, each 190 meters tall.
- It spans an area of more than 400 square kilometers.
- Hornsea One produces enough electricity to power one million UK homes.
- Hornsea Two, equally large, is set to become fully operational this year, adjacent to Hornsea One.
- Plans to build Hornsea Three and Four are also in progress.
- The United Kingdom is a world leader in wind farms, with over 11,000 wind turbines.
- Wind power generates approximately a fourth of the UK's electricity.
- The Republic of Ireland's 300 wind farms meet over a third of its electricity demand.
- More new green energy was produced globally in 2021 than ever before.
- The growth of electricity production from wind turbines, solar panels, and other renewables is expected to accelerate.
- Green technology is becoming increasingly competitive and cheaper.
- Renewables serve as a weapon to combat global warming.
- At COP 26 in Glasgow, governments pledged to invest in green energy.
- Renewables have a positive impact on economic development.
- Approximately 12 million people are currently employed in the green energy sector, with predictions of rising to 100 million by 2050.
- Wind turbines are emerging as tourist attractions.
- In California, wind farm visits near Palm Springs cost $35.
- Tourists in Rhode Island can take a 1-hour ferry tour of an offshore wind farm.
- Solar farms are now being used to grow crops under solar panels, maximizing land use for both food and electricity production.
- Technology is being used to restore natural habitats.
- Flash Forest, a Canadian company, plants trees using drones.
- Drones map out the best areas for planting and shoot pods containing seeds into the ground.
- This method is faster and cheaper than traditional tree planting.
- Apps like Wren help calculate your carbon footprint and suggest actions to become more "green."
- Ecological alternatives exist for most activities, including eating, traveling, shopping, and entertainment.
- Ecosia, a search engine, uses profits to fund reforestation projects.
- Ecosia plants a tree for every 45 web searches.
- A transition to a sustainable, green economy is in progress, but more action is needed.
- Public initiatives like giant wind farms and individual choices play significant roles in this transition.
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