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In Angra Brazil there is a nuclear power plant in my opinion it could be very dangerous if a nuclear explosion was to occur especially since the Amazon Rain Forest is so close to it (picture taken from Wikipedia)

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This December, almost 200 countries from every corner of the world signed the Paris Agreement, committing to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and - dare we say - save the world!

The question on everyone's mind: How?

The truth is, we don't have to wait on scientists to invent some newfangled contraption. The solutions are already here! We simply need to ramp up renewable energy generation, and fast.

Here's how: follow the leader. There are many countries already forging ahead towards a low-carbon future. Whether solar is starting to shine or the answer is blowing in the wind, the solutions are growing every day. But don't take our word for it. Read on to learn how places around the globe are going renewable.

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1. Sweden

In 2015, Sweden threw down the gauntlet with an ambitious goal: eliminating fossil fuel usage within its borders, and immediately ramping up investment in solar, wind, energy storage, smart grids, and clean transport. And the best part? The Swedes are challenging everyone else to join them in a race to become the first 100-percent renewable countries. Now that's a competition where everyone wins.

2. Costa Rica

Thanks to its unique geography and commitment to environmental preservation, small but mighty Costa Rica meets a huge amount of its energy needs using hydroelectric, geothermal, solar, wind, and other low-carbon sources. Next on the horizon: Costa Rica aims to be entirely carbon-neutral by 2021.

3. Nicaragua

Not to be outdone by its Tico neighbors, Nicaragua saw renewables comprise up to 54 percent of all electricity production in June 2015. How'd Nicaragua do it? In 2007, the then-president began emphasizing renewable energy investments. By 2012, Nicaragua invested the fifth-highest percentage worldwide of its GDP in developing renewable energy. Next on the to-do list: The country is aiming for 90-percent renewable energy by 2020, with the majority of energy coming from wind, solar, and geothermal sources.

4. Scotland

Great Scot! The answer to Scotland's energy needs is blowing in the wind. In 2015, wind power produced the equivalent of 97 percent of the country's household electricity needs.

5. Germany

Germany set the trend when it comes to renewable energy. It leads the world in solar PV capacity and has even been able to meet as much of 78 percent of a day's electricity demand from renewables. For a relatively cloudy country of over 80 million people, Germany is looking forward to a seriously bright future for solar energy!

6. Uruguay

Going renewable doesn't have to take a lot of time and generous subsidies. Uruguay is now 95-percent powered by renewables after less than 10 years of concerted effort. The country invested heavily in wind and solar with no subsidies or increases in consumer costs. The secret? " Clear decision-making, a supportive regulatory environment, and a strong partnership between the public and private sector."

7. Denmark

Denmark got 42 percent of its electricity from wind turbines in 2015, and that's not just a bunch of hot air. Even with two wind farms offline, that's the highest percent of wind power ever achieved worldwide. The country aims to be 100-percent fossil-fuel-free by 2050, and these strong winds at its back will help push Denmark to that goal.

8. China

Wondering how the world's largest carbon emitter can also be a leader in renewable energy? It may seem counter-intuitive, but in 2014 China had the most installed wind energy capacity - by a longshot - and the second-highest installed solar PV capacity. China has also committed to phasing out coal and cleaning up its polluted air.

9. Morocco

With ample sun, Morocco decided to go big. Bigger than anyone else in the world, in fact. The largest concentrated solar plant on earth recently opened its first phase in Morocco. With its accompanying wind and hydro plants, the mega-project will provide half of Morocco's electricity by 2020.

10. The United States of America

In the US, a new solar energy system was installed every two minutes and 30 seconds in 2014, earning the US fifth place on the installed solar PV capacity global rankings (see: Germany). America also has the second-highest installed wind energy capacity in the world (see: China). Unfortunately, the energy demand in the States far outpaces the renewable capacity. Renewables only accounted for about 13 percent of the country's electricity generation as of 2014. That said, a new NOAA study estimates that America could reduce emissions by nearly 80 percent in just 15 years without impacting consumer electricity costs by using more renewables. So there's still #ClimateHope for the US to make the switch. Join Climate Reality if you want to help make that happen.

11. Kenya

Kenya believe it? This country is looking to geothermal energy to power its future and reduce reliance on costly electricity imports. As of 2015, geothermal accounted for 51 percent of Kenya's energy mix - up from only 13 percent in 2010. Kenya's also betting big on wind, with Africa's largest wind farm (310 MW) set to provide another 20 percent of the country's installed electricity generating capacity. Those two combined will help Kenya generate 71 percent of its electricity with renewables.

See Any Trends?

One common theme among all these success stories is that when leaders actively set ambitious goals for renewable energy generation and support them with investments, growth comes fast. The second lesson: there's no one-size-fits-all solution to making the switch. Some countries, like Kenya, have ample geothermal and can ramp up fast. Others, like Denmark, have been steadily improving their wind power generation for decades. Still others, like Morocco, are betting big on solar while planning for backup from other renewables.

Are you ready to make a difference?

At Climate Reality, we're working to accelerate the global shift from the dirty fossil fuels driving climate change to renewable energies like wind and solar, so we can power our lives and economies without destroying our planet. Will you join us?

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Follow the Leader: How 11 Countries Are Shifting to Renewable Energy

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This December, almost 200 countries from every corner of the world signed the Paris Agreement, committing to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and - dare we say - save the world! The question on everyone's mind: How? The truth is, we don't have to wait on scientists to invent some newfangled contraption.

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LOOK AT THIS https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/follow-leader-how-11-countries-are-shifting-renewable-energy

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Oil is the main source of Brazilian energy, responsible for 39.3% of energy in the country. Oil is used as an energy source for motor vehicles through the production of gasoline, diesel oil or kerosene, transportation is responsible for 33% of energy use in Brazil. Oil is also responsible for supplying thermoelectric plant.

A few years ago, Brazil used to import around 60% of its oil. Nowadays, Brazil has discovered oil reserves in the Pré-sal layer at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, located on the Brazilian coast. In the first bimester of 2015, the export of oil was higher than the import rate.

From:http://thebrazilbusiness.com/article/energy-sources-in-brazil

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New Low Solar Price Record Set In Chile — 2.91¢ Per kWh!

https://cleantechnica.com/2016/08/18/new-low-solar-price-record-set-chile-2-91%C2%A2-per-kwh/

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Thermal plants fueled by natural gas are the leading source of electricity. Argentina generates electricity using thermal power plants based on fossil fuels (60%), hydroelectric plants (36%), and nuclear plants (3%), while wind and solar power accounted for less than 1%.

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Primary energy sources

Oil.

Natural gas.

Coal.

Oil shale.

Uranium.

Hydro power.

Nuclear energy.

Solar power from Wikipedia

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Argentina still uses Nuclear Energy

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In 2015, Peru generated 9.5% of its total 48TWh from renewable sources (biomass,wind, solar and small hydro). Large hydro accounted for 41.2%, natural gas for 30.8%, and coal, oil and diesel for the rest. The electricity sector in Peru has experienced impressive improvements in the past 15 years. Access to electricity has increased from 45% in 1990 to 88.8% in July 2011
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_sector_in_Peru

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Brazil has successfully transitioned from importing almost 80 percent of its total oil consumption in the 1970s to becoming virtually energy independent and a leader in renewable energy. More than forty percent of Brazil’s energy comes from renewable sources compared to an average of less than 15 percent for the rest of the world.-sugarcane.org

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The Caribbean has most of the usual energy sources including solar energy, wind power, biomass energy, ocean thermal energy conversion, geothermal energy, and fossil fuels including oil and gas but also (Headley, 1997).

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Sorry for the size but this is the only way you can see the diagram. Also Sugarcane ethanol and bioelectricity produced from leftover fibers, stalks and leaves make sugarcane the largest source of renewable energy in Brazil. Sugarcane provides almost 17 percent of the country’s total energy needs, second only to oil and ahead of hydroelectricity. More than 40 percent of the country’s gasoline needs have been replaced by sugarcane ethanol – making gasoline the alternative fuel in Brazil.
http://sugarcane.org/the-brazilian-experience/brazils-diverse-energy-matrix

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-  90% of energy in the Caribbean is created by oil (https://www.cepal.org/publicaciones/xml/3/10253/carg0565.pdf)
- Most of the oil comes is imported from Trinidad and Tobago (http://www.geni.org/globalenergy/library/national_energy_grid/cuba/carib.shtml)
- It is very possible to use forms of renewable energy, like solar, wind and geothermal, but they are not in common usage yet (The Guardian)

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Majority of Argentina's electricity is from thermal power (60%), and hydropower (36%)

Resource - Wikipedia

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In Chile's north it is a desert  that can get up to 32 degrees Celsius so we can use lots of solar panels. I got the information from https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/south.../chile/weather-climate-geography/

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Chile uses these renewable energy sources: Biomass, Hydro-power, Geothermal, Wind power and solar power. I got the information from:
http://www.ccap.org/assets/Chile%20PSF%20Graph.jpg

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The current of the world's water could affect tidal energy in the Caribbean (picture cited from Wikipedia)

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https://openei.org/wiki/Peru

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_in_Brazil

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Chile uses most of its energy from fossil fuels.

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Uruguay's electricity sources are mostly domestic hydro power and thermal power and is reliant on Argentina and Brazil in imports at peaks of demand. (cite for text and info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_sector_in_Uruguay) (cite for pie chart: http://blogs.worldwatch.org/uruguay-believe-clean-energy-future/)

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I can use a variety of resources to find information about my continent related to energy

I can write the information in my own words to share with my group

I can cite my sources of information