Investigate the environmental effects of all energy sources.

Investigation should include

  • air quality effects
    • amount of carbon emission per energy source
    • other emissions from energy production (e.g., sulfur dioxide [SO2], oxides of nitrogen [NOx], mercury)

  • water quality effects
    • water usage
    • sulfur oxides (Sox), NOx, mercury, warm water

  • wildlife effects
    • habitat destruction and/or fragmentation.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are some effects that energy sources have on the environment?
  • How do energy sources effect wildlife?