Can alternative energy effectively replace fossil fuels?
Alternative Energy ProCon.org presents facts, studies, and pro and con statements on questions related to alternative energies. For the best overview of this website, start with the four boxes below: 1-Minute Overview, expert responses to our core question "Can alternative energy effectively replace fossil fuels?," Top 10 Pros and Cons, and fun facts in Did You Know?
[Note: On this website "alternative energy" refers to any form of energy that is not derived from fossil fuels (oil, coal, or natural gas). Under this definition nuclear energy is an alternative energy even though it is not considered a renewable energy like solar or wind energy. To learn more about the terms alternative energy and renewable energy, please visit our webpage titled "What are alternative energies?"]
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