The Earth and Energy Around You

Energy is often thought of as an unending resource. In some ways, it really is. We can obtain as much energy as we could ever want or need from sunlight or wind as long as we harness it effectively. But other sources of energy are not unending. Coal and natural gas, for instance, are not as abundant as they once were. On top of that, burning these fossil fuels is not all that great for the earth. As you can see, energy and the environment are more closely related than we often consider. Dive deeper into this complex relationship as you enjoy the content on this site.