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Focus on
Energy &
Environment
An in-depth examination of energy, how electricity
is generated and the impact various forms of
electricity generation have on the environment.
What is Energy?
• sources of energy • energy transfer
Types of Fuel
• what is a fuel? • biomass • coal • nuclear
• oil & gas • fracking • fuel cells
Renewable Energy
• hydroelectric • wind • wave • tidal barrage
• tidal stream • solar electricity & water heating
• geothermal • ground source • biomass
Non-Renewable Energy
• electricity generation (fossil fuel and nuclear) Examples of Renewable Energy
• energy-from-waste • pumped storage • CHP
Energy Use
• cooking & heating • insulation • lighting
• transport • energy saving tips • sustainable
building • product labelling • energy pricing
Recycling
• why recycle? • recycling at home / school / work
• kerbside collection • material reclamation
• recycling centres • symbols & labels
Electricity Generation
Waste Management
• landfill • composting • packaging
• kerbside collection • material reclamation
• recycling centres • symbols & labels
Climate Change
• the evidence • possible consequences
• carbon cycle • greenhouse effect
• greenhouse gases • sustainability
Materials Recycling Facility
Online version: this title is included as
part of the DT Resource Pack on pages 10-11.
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