Question

Which of the following is a benefit associated with the use of energy producing technologies excluding the burning of fossil fuels?
a.
reduced water use
b.
reduced air pollution
c.
reduced habitat loss
d.
all of the above

Answer 1

d. all of the above

Non‑fossil energy sources (e.g., wind, solar, geothermal, some forms of hydro and nuclear) generally produce less air pollution, often use less water than thermoelectric fossil‑fuel plants, and reduce habitat damage from fossil fuel extraction and transport.