Introduction to Geography: People, Places, and Environment, Global Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-29206-126-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-126-9

Chapter 5 - Earth's Resources and Environmental Protection - Review and Discussion Questions - Page 235: 3

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Over the past $300$ years, human use of coal, oil, and natural gas has dramatically increased, becoming the primary sources of energy for industrialization and modernization. However, concerns over environmental impacts and finite reserves are driving shifts in energy use. Over the next few decades, there is likely to be a transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy resources. Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy are expected to play larger roles in the global energy mix.
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