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-  storage is expensive
- doesn't work on every roof
- dependent on sunlight
- initial costs of installation is very high
- uses a lot of space
doesn't generate energy at night

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It is a renewable and non-polluting source of energy.

It does not require the use of fossil fuels which may emit greenhouse gases into the atmoshphere. Furthermore, solar power uses light energy from the sun (a renewable source) to generate energy.

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Solar energy has several advantages, including:
-renewable and abundant source of energy -cost-effective once installed
-environmentally friendly
- low-maintenance
Overall, solar energy is a clean, sustainable, and cost-effective alternative to traditional sources of energy.

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- Renewable
- Reliable
- Cheap
- Works in variety of climate

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Advantages:
- renewable
- sun rays are infinite
- environmentally friendly
- cost effective ( becoming increasingly affordable )

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Solar energy is expensive.
Solar panels take up a lot of space as they are large.

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- renewable energy
- reduced carbon emission
- reduce home's electricity bill
- works in a variety of climates
- silent and space-saving
- low maintenance costs
- pollution energy

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1. High initial costs of installing panels
- expensive
2. Solar energy storage is expensive
3. Solar panels are dependent of sunlight
- if there is no sunlight, the energy cannot be generated

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Solar panels takes up a lot of space to build and they are expensive to build.

Solar panels depend on the weather, for e.g. they cannot convert solar energy to electrical energy when its raining or at night.

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Solar energy is dependent on sunlight so it will be very hard to obtain solar energy during rainy seasons (e.g. monsoon seasons).

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Generate renewable electricity.

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Use ecofriendly sources of electricity

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1. Renewable
- reduce pollution
-unlimited
-reduce electricity bills
-reliable
- improve air quality
-lower operating costs
-create jobs

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The high initial costs of installing panels.

Solar energy storage is expensive

Solar doesn't work for every roof type

Solar panels are dependent on sunlight

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Fossil Fuels cause severe damage to the environment. It causes local pollution where they are produced and used, and their ongoing use is causing lasting harm to the climate of our entire planet.
Ways to reduce the use of fossil fuels
- alternative use of energy (e.g. turning off lights)

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1. Take more public transport in place of private transport
2. Use electric cars
3. Use more renewable energy sources
4. Use less plastic
5. Reduce, reuse & recycle

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1. Renewable and Sustainable

2. Cost-effective

3. Clean and Environmentally Friendly

4. Flexible and Scalable

5. Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels

6. Job Creation.

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Negative implications on the environment caused by Deep Water Drilling:
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1. Oil spills: One of the most significant risks associated with deepwater drilling is the potential for oil spills. Oil spills can have devastating effects on the environment, including harming marine life, damaging ecosystems, and impacting local economies.

2. Disruption of marine ecosystems: Deepwater drilling can also disrupt marine ecosystems by disturbing habitats, introducing pollutants and chemicals into the environment, and creating underwater noise pollution that can harm or disorient marine life.

3. Climate change: Like all forms of oil and gas extraction, deepwater drilling contributes to climate change by releasing greenhouse gases when fossil fuels are burned. Additionally, oil spills can exacerbate climate change by releasing large amounts of methane into the atmosphere.

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Causes toxic pollution that is being released into the air and water. Exploration and drilling at the platform, transportation via tankers, and refining the oil on land can all release volatiles organic compounds, greenhouse gases, and other air pollutants.

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Disrupt land and marine ecosystem. It may harm fish and marine mammals.

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1. Increase energy efficiency

2. Shift to renewable energy

3. Implement carbon pricing

4. Promote energy conservation

5. Use alternative fuels

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-Contaminates aquatic environment with oil leaks, causing aquatic animals and plants to die.
-Ecosystems may be destroyed
-People eat contaminated fish, poisonous food chain.
- Environment unhabitable

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When oil tankers are damaged, they spill oil that is less dense than water and floats on its surface. It Blocks sunlight from entering the water and aquatic plants are not able to receive enough sunlight resulting in the death of many aquatic pants. his disrupts the ecosystem.

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deep water drilling is the process of drilling holes using a drilling rig for oil extraction in the sea.

oil spills can occur when drilling for oil, or when ships are transporting oil, which leads to water pollution and harmful for marine life

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Deepwater drilling can cause oil spills which can contaminate surrounding waters which can harm marine life and sea birds when they inhale or drink the toxic chemicals in the contaminated water.

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While deepwater drilling, oil spills from oil tankers or pipelines transporting oil to onshore facilities as well as leaks may occur. This would result in detrimental effects on the marine life.

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- use LED light bulbs
- turn off the lights when not needed
- recycle
- take public transport
- power your home with solar energy

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Natural gas that is not collected can escape into the atmosphere. As these are greenhouse gasses, they trap ultraviolet radiation in the earth and thus contributes to worsening global warming.

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- Contaminating natural environment and groundwater poison can harm the plants and animals that they can consume.

- Drilling disrupts wildlife

- Release of greenhouse gases

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It will increase concentration of methane gas, a greenhouse gas, in the environment and this traps heat in the atmosphere and increase the temperature of the environment. It can cause explosion and kill trees as well.

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Negative impacts cause by leakage of natural gas via Hydraulic fracturing:

1. Water contamination: fracking requires large amounts of water, and natural gas leaks can contaminate nearby water sources with chemicals and pollutants. This can harm aquatic ecosystems and also make it difficult for humans to access clean drinking water.

2. Greenhouse gas emissions: Natural gas is primarily composed of methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. When natural gas leaks from fracking sites, it can release large amounts of methane into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming and climate change.

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Environmental impacts include the risks of oil spills from oil tankers or pipelines transporting oil to onshore facilities as well as from leaks.
Drilling may also result in a disruption of migratory pathways, degradation of important animal habitats.

The resulting residue has several compounds containing potential pollutants, which if incorrectly disposed of can pose several risks to terrestrial, aquatic, and aerial environments, including reducing soil fertility, affecting negatively the flora and fauna and causing health problems

However, people still do this due to high demand for energy worldwide.

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Hydraulic Fracturing, also known as fracking is the process of directing a fluid into the ground at high pressure in order to retrieve fossil fuels from the ground.

When leakage of the fluid occurs, it can cause harm towards humans and animals alike. If the fluid enters into the water supply, it can contaminate clean water. The chemicals contained within the fluids vary from place to place but may include methanol, ethylene, glycol, and propargyl alcohol.

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Methane that is present in natural gas is a greenhouse gas which increases global temperature due to greenhouse effect.

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There are risks of groundwater and surface water contamination, noise and air pollution, and possible triggering of earthquakes due to the drilling process. Methane, which is a greenhouse gas, leakage is also a problem directly associated with hydraulic fracturing.

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Hydraulic fracturing:
- emits greenhouse gases such as methane
- creates vast amounts of wastewater
- releases toxic air pollutants
- generates noises
- leads to loss of animal and plant habitats, species decline, migratory disruptions and land degradation

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Hydraulic Fracturing:
- method used to extract natural gas and oil from deep rock formations known as shale.
Disadvantages:
- Contamination of groundwater
- Methane pollution
- Exposure to toxic chemicals
- Methane emissions
- Habitat destruction
- Induced seismic activity (may cause earthquakes)

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There are risks of groundwater and surface water contamination, noise and air pollution, and possible triggering of earthquakes due to the drilling process. Methane leakage is also a problem directly associated with hydraulic fracturing. Adherence to regulations and safety procedures are required to avoid further negative impacts

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Read the article from The Straits Times on “Natural gas to remain Singapore's key energy fuel for 50 years” published on 30 October 2019 (URL: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/natural-gas-to-remain-spores-key-energy-fuel-for-50-years) on Singapore’s position on using alternative sources of energy such as solar energy.

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In your group, research on one of the following areas:

- advantages of using solar energy

- disadvantages of using solar energy.

You may present your research in the following formats:
- video

- infographic
- poster

- comic cartoons.

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Instead of natural gas and crude oil, use renewable sources of energy (solar energy, nuclear energy, hydroelectricity, etc.) instead

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In your group, research on both of the following areas:

- advantages of using solar energy

- disadvantages of using solar energy.

You may present your research in the following formats:
- video

- infographic
- poster

- comic cartoons.