100% renewable energy

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/100-renewable-energy

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary drivers for transition?Climate change mitigation, pollution reduction, energy security, and economic opportunity
2. What is the emerging trend?Increasing adoption of cross-sectoral energy system approaches to maximize renewable energy utilization
3. What does "100% renewable energy" mean?It means using only sunshine, wind, and water to power all of our electricity, heating, cooling, and transportation. This would replace all fossil fuels with clean, natural sources.
4. Why do we want 100% renewable energy?Because it helps stop climate change, cleans the air and water, and makes our energy safer and cheaper in the long run.

Decarbonization: The process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from human activities.
Sector Coupling: Integrating different energy sectors (e.g., electricity, heat, transport) to improve efficiency and renewable energy use.
Energy Storage: Technologies used to store energy generated from renewable sources for later use, ensuring supply reliability.