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Framework
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Topic outline
Click the linked topics below for additional
resources
| Energy Resources |
| 1. Renewable/nonrenewable sources |
a. Examples
- coal, oil, natural gas,
nuclear,
solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, biomass, tidal
b. Benefits and limitations
c. Projected reserves/availability |
| 2. Human Use |
a. Historical use
b. Community sectors -
transportation,
agricultural, industrial,
municipal,
commercial, residential,
c. Demands and consumption |
| 3. Effects |
a. Environmental -
pollution,
climate
change,
mining issues, waste management, habitat
destruction
b. Human health
c. Economic
d. Political - war, legislation, border issues |
| 4. Solutions |
a. Technology
b. Projected reserves/availability
c. Demands and consumption
d. Lifestyle changes |
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RESOURCES
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Wisconsin Land Use Megatrends: Energy
(background info/publication)
Source: Center for Land Use
Education and UW Extension
Document (PDF)
This publication investigates the
connections between energy (renewable and nonrenewable) and land
use. A map scenario illustrating how Wisconsin might achieve its
goal of producing 25% of its energy from renewable sources by
2025 is presented. Also included are building, transportation,
and community design approaches to reduce energy use. |
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