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HOUSEHOLD CARBON DIOXIDE PRODUCTION In
Texas 96% of the energy we use results in the production of
greenhouse gases - the cause of global warming.
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Poegn't Pollute
Coal emits smoke and chemicals when it is
burned to make electricity. Nuclear power
plants create radioactive waste. Gasoline
burned in our cars causes smog. Even natural
gas contributes to the pollution problems.
Renewable energy sources, such as wind and
sunshine, don't emit smoke or create pollution
when they are used.
Texas Has Plenty of
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Renewable energy is abundant in the United
SEGO FAT SHEET NO. ZStates and especially in Texas. Scientists esti-
mate that if Texas used energy more efficient-
ly and depended more on renewable energy, it
could meet half of its electrical energy needs
by 2010. That's a lot of energy efficient wash-
ing machines, computers, street lights and TVs
running off wind and solar power!
renewable Energy is free
The sun shines for all of us, free of charge. And
the wind blows for free. But nonrenewable
energy sources can cost a great deal. We must
remove fossil fuels from the earth and ship
them long distances. Oil must be refined before
it can be used. This is expensive. We also have
to pay to clean up the pollution they cause. And
as coal and oil resources become more scarce,
their prices increase.
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TEXAS TOPS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY Bright
sunshine and steady winds result in Texas having more
renewable energy potential than any other state.
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