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Fossil
VS Non-Fossil
Wind power
Natural gas
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Produces greenhouse gas emissions which effects the climate
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Vegetation is disturbed to make the pipeline
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The Mortlake power station covers 20 hectares but the remaining 100 hectares around it isn't being used for anything useful.
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A lot of water is stored for cooling processes
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Produces no emissions after construction
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Many birds and sometimes bats are killed from the turbines.
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Produces emissions during construction but pays them back after 6 months
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The Macarthur wind farm covers a lot of land but can be used for dual use.
Environmental impacts
This page explains how each source impacts the environment
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