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Energy Sprawl Interactive Tool

Provided by: The Nature Conservancy |Published on: April 27, 2021
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  • This interactive tool demonstrates how the growing need for energy will impact land use and carbon emissions. 
  • Students will learn how fossil fuels and renewable energy sources affect land use. Fossil fuels increase carbon emissions, while renewables may require large amounts of land. 
  • A variety of case studies and reports show how scientists are trying to balance global energy needs with the dual threats of climate change and biodiversity loss. 

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Subjects: Biology, Engineering
Authors: The Nature Conservancy
Region: Global
Languages: English

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The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.

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