Q. 24.1( 46 Votes )
Why are we looking at alternative sources of energy?
Answer :
We are looking at alternative sources of energy mainly due to two reasons:
a) Because the fossil fuels and nuclear fuels present in the earth are limited in nature and they cannot be renewed in an early time span.
b) Burning of fossil fuels and radioactive nuclear elements cause lot of pollution which is very toxic and unhealthy for mankind and other life forms on the earth.
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