Trends in Energy Resources Use

Question 1

True or False

electricity use in the UK has been increasing in the 21st century?

Answer 1

False it has been decreasing

Question 2

Arguments for renewables

Answer 2

• scientists can’t make people, companies or the movement change their behavior
• building a new renewable power plant costs money that will have to come from the public or taxes which people may not agree with
• things like wind farms, people may not want to live next to
• It’s not as reliable
• research take money an time
• hybrids as expensive and the lifestyle is expensive