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In 2008, what percentage of the United States' total energy consumption came from oil?
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In 2008, 37% of the United States' total energy consumption came from oil, more than any other energy source.
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In 2008, 37% of the United States' total energy consumption came from oil, more than any other energy source.
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In 2008, 37% of the United States' total energy consumption came from oil, more than any other energy source.
True or False: Burning biofuels does not release carbon dioxide.
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Biofuels contain carbon and although they may burn “cleaner” than oil-derived fuels, they do not avoid generating carbon dioxide emissions.
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Biofuels contain carbon and although they may burn “cleaner” than oil-derived fuels, they do not avoid generating carbon dioxide emissions.
Which source(s) of energy are not nuclear in origin?
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Tidal energy is gravitational in origin. Solar energy comes from nuclear reactions in the sun.
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Tidal energy is gravitational in origin. Geothermal energy comes from radioactive decay inside the earth.
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Tidal energy is gravitational in origin. Solar energy comes from nuclear reactions in the sun, and geothermal energy comes from radioactive decay inside the earth.
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Tidal energy is gravitational in origin. Solar energy comes from nuclear reactions in the sun, and geothermal energy comes from radioactive decay inside the earth.
How much of the world's CO2 is released by the United States?
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Almost 20% of the world's CO2 is released by the United States.
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Almost 20% of the world's CO2 is released by the United States.
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Almost 20% of the world's CO2 is released by the United States.
According to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards updated in December 2007, what is the average miles per gallon (mpg) required for new cars, SUVs, and light trucks (combined) by 2020?
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Based upon the 2007 CAFE standards, the new average mpg required by 2020 is 35 mpg.
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Based upon the 2007 CAFE standards, the new average mpg required by 2020 is 35 mpg.
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Based upon the 2007 CAFE standards, the new average mpg required by 2020 is 35 mpg.
Which renewable energy source contributed the most to the total energy consumed in the United States in 2008?
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Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.
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Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.
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Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.
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Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.
True or False: Increasing the energy supply is the only answer to a stable energy future.
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Reducing demand through the improved efficiency of devices and procedures is another way to improve our energy situation.
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Reducing demand through the improved efficiency of devices and procedures is another way to improve our energy situation.
True or False: Burning coal in electric power plants is a major source of CO2 and other emissions. However, its use doesn't have negative consequences beyond the emissions caused by combustion.
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Mining coal disturbs the land and modifies the chemistry of rainwater runoff, which in turn affects stream and river water quality.
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Mining coal disturbs the land and modifies the chemistry of rainwater runoff, which in turn affects stream and river water quality.
What percentage of U.S. electricity was generated by wind in 2008?
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Almost 1% of U.S. electricity was generated by wind in 2008.
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Almost 1% of U.S. electricity was generated by wind in 2008.
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Almost 1% of U.S. electricity was generated by wind in 2008.
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