Compare renewable and nonrenewable resources

Learn the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources

{Although|While} {renewable energy and climate change|the topic of climate change and renewable energy|green energy, climate changes and renewable energies} are {topics|two topics|subjects} {we see discussed|that are discussed|we hear about} {in the news every day|on a daily basis in the news|on the news each day}{, the terminology is still| however, the term is| but the terms are} {new to|unfamiliar to|unheard of by} many. What {is|exactly is} renewable energy? What are the {benefits|advantages} and {drawbacks|disadvantages} of both {renewable and nonrenewable|nonrenewable and renewable} {sources of energy|source of power|forms of energy}?

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What are renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

{A renewable energy source can|Renewable energy sources can|A renewable energy source could} be {described as a|defined as a|described as an energy} {resource|source} {that we have unlimited|that we can have|which we have unlimited} access to{, and it|, and| and} is {one that continually|a resource that continuously|one that constantly} replenishes itself{ without the|, without the| without} {need for|necessity of} human intervention. Renewable energy {comes|is derived} from {natural elements like|elements that are natural, such as|natural elements such as} {wind, water and sun|sun, water and wind|sun, wind, and water}{, as well as| and also| and} {plant matter|plants|the plant matter}. {No matter how much|Whatever amount of|Whatever} {energy we use|energy we consume|power we use}{, there will always| there will always| there will} be {wind blowing and sun|sun|sunshine shining, wind blowing,} shining, and {water flowing|the water flowing|flowing water}.

{On the other hand|However}{, nonrenewable| the non-renewable| renewable} energy sources {are not|aren’t|aren’t readily} {available in large quantities|accessible in large amounts|easily available in large quantities}. This is {most often|typically|usually} the case {for|with} fossil fuels{ like| such as|, such as} natural gas{, oil|, petroleum| or oil}{,|} or coal. These {resources are not organic|are not organic resources|aren’t organic}{, and they require| and require| that is why they need} hundreds of thousands {to|of dollars to} be {created|produced|made}. {They also need to|They must also|Additionally, they must} be {in a hyper-pressurized atmosphere|placed in a highly-pressurized environment|kept in a high-pressure atmosphere} {to produce the|to create the|for the production of} {oil, coal|coal, oil}{, and gas that| and gas| and gas that} we {use as|burn for|utilize as} fuel. They {are irreversible|cannot be reverted|can never be recovered} {once they have been burned|after they’ve been burned|after burning}.

What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

Renewable energy {uses|makes use of|utilizes} natural energy {to create|to generate|sources to produce} {energy we can use|energy that we can utilize|the energy we need}. {Wind’s natural kinetic power|The natural energy of wind|The wind’s natural kinetic energy} {is used to generate|can be used to create|is utilized to produce} electricity. The wind {will blow forever|can continue to blow for a long time|is always blowing}{, so it can’t be| and therefore it isn’t| thus it cannot be} “used {up|to the max|until}.” {Nonrenewable resources cannot|Resources that are not renewable cannot|Nonrenewable resources can’t} {be used|use|ever be utilized} more than {once|one time}.

{Other than|Apart from|In addition to} the fact that {some|certain} {resources are replenishable|resources can be replenished|sources are replenishable}{, the primary difference| The main difference| the main distinction} between renewable{ energy sources|} and nonrenewable {ones is the|sources is the|ones is} {financial cost, exhaustion rate|expense, the rate of exhaustion|costs of financing, the rate at which they exhaust}{, and environmental costs| and environmental cost| as well as environmental costs}.

What are some examples for renewable resources?

Here are {some|a few} examples of renewable {resources|sources}:

Wind
Solar
Hydropower
Tidal power
Geothermal
Biomass
Hydrogen

What are some examples for non-renewable resources you can use?

These are{ examples of|| some examples of} {nonrenewable resource examples|resources that are not renewable|sources that cannot be renewed}:

Coal
Oil
Natural gas
Nuclear energy

What are the advantages and disadvantages of renewable resources?

We {now have a better understanding|are now better aware|have a better understanding} {of each type of resource|of the different types of resources|about each kind of resource}. Let’s {look at the benefits|examine the advantages|take a look at the advantages} and {drawbacks|disadvantages|negatives} {of renewable resources|for renewable sources|in renewable energy sources}.

{Disadvantages|Advantages|Negatives}

{Renewables are more recent|Renewable energy is more recent|Renewable energy sources are newer}{, less well-established,| established, less well-established,| in their development, are less established} and {often more expensive|are often more costly|usually more expensive}. {Although they are better|While they’re better|Even though they are more beneficial} for the {planet, some|environment, certain} {types|kinds} of {clean energy infrastructure may|renewable energy infrastructure could|clean energy infrastructure might} be more {expensive to put|costly to invest|expensive to install} {in than traditional energy generating|into than conventional energy-generating|in than conventional energy generation} {units|equipment}. Wind turbines {are not cheap|can be expensive|aren’t cheap} {at first|initially}{, but they will| however they’ll| but they’ll} eventually {pay for themselves as|be able to pay for themselves once|pay off when} they {become|are|get} operational. {The energy cost savings|The savings in energy costs|Energy savings will} {far outweigh their initial cost|are far greater than the initial investment|significantly outweigh the initial expense}. Wind turbines {can be|are} {a valuable investment|an investment worth considering|beneficial investments} for those who {are able|can} to {afford them upfront|pay for them in advance|finance them initially}. {However, this might|But, this may|However, this may} not be {possible for lower-income|feasible for low-income|feasible for those living in lower-income} communities.

{A second problem|Another issue|Another problem associated} {with renewable energy|that renewable energy faces} is the {growing|increasing|rising} demand for energy{ and the|, and the| and} {resultant|consequent|subsequent} {population explosion|increase in population|growth in the population}. The {current electricity demand|demand for electricity|current demand for electricity} is so {great|high|large} that {it would be|it is|it’s} impossible to meet {the global|the world’s|global} energy {needs|requirements|demands} {using only renewable resources|by relying on renewable energy sources|with only renewable resources}. {This isn’t to say|However, that doesn’t mean|That doesn’t mean that} it {won’t happen one day|won’t happen in the future|will never happen}. {But for now, this|However, for the moment, this|For now, the} {demand can only|need can|requirement can only} be {met with a combination|satisfied by a mix|fulfilled by a combination} of {renewable and nonrenewable power|nonrenewable and renewable power|renewable and nonrenewable energy}.

People are {habit-oriented and will|habitual and|habit-driven and} {stick with what they know|remain with what they have learned|stay with what they’ve learned}. {People can be put off|They can be frightened|Some people are put off} by the {unfamiliarity and novelty|novelty and unfamiliarity|newness and uncertainty} of {clean|renewable|green} {energy|energy sources}. This is {evident in the rise|apparent in the growth|evident in the emergence} of electric {cars that can|vehicles that can|vehicles that are able to} be {charged with renewable electricity|powered by renewable electricity|charged using renewable energy}. This is where {money|the money} {comes in|is made}. {Because running cars|Since cars that run|Because cars running} {on traditional fuels such as|using traditional fuels like|on conventional fuels like} {gasoline and diesel are much|diesel and gasoline are} more expensive, {people prefer|many people choose|most people opt for} these {options|alternatives|choices}.

{Advantages|Benefits}

The {environmental benefits|benefits for the environment} of renewable energy {are one|is one|are just one} of the {main reasons|primary reasons why|major reasons} {scientists promote|researchers promote|scientists advocate} {them|renewable energy sources|these sources}. They {don’t emit|do not release|don’t release} {harmful carbon dioxide into|dangerous carbon dioxide to|toxic carbon dioxide in} the {atmosphere|air}{, and they| and| and also} {help offset|aid in reducing|assist in offset of} emissions.

They {can|could|are able to} {dramatically improve our air quality|significantly improve the quality of our air|drastically improve the air quality}{, and| and improve| and our} {respiratory health|the health of our respiratory system|overall health}. The government can save millions each year by using more environmentally-friendly energy sources. This will {result in|lead to|mean} {fewer asthmatic and other respiratory|less respiratory asthma and other|less respiratory} {illnesses|diseases|ailments}.

{Not only is it better|It is not only better|Not only is it healthier} for our {environment and health|health and environment,|health and the environment} {but also we can save|but we also save|however we also can conserve} {nonrenewable resources by using significant|non-renewable resources by using large|the resources that are not renewable by using huge} {amounts of renewable power|quantities of renewable energy}. It {can take millions|could take millions|can take many millions} {of years for|of years to allow|many years of} fossil fuels {like|such as} {oil, natural gas,|natural gas, oil,|natural gas, oil} and coal to {form|develop|be formed}. {We need to preserve|We must preserve|It is essential to conserve} {some for the future because|certain types for the future since|some of them for the future as} they are {only available in limited|not available in large|only available in small} {quantities|quantities}.

{Both renewable and nonrenewable|Renewable and nonrenewable|Both nonrenewable and renewable} energy sources {are viable|can be used|are acceptable} {for powering|to power} our homes{, businesses, schools| and businesses, schools| as well as schools, businesses}{, and| and even| as well as} {cars|automobiles}. {However,|But} {switching to renewable energy|changing to renewable energy sources|the switch to renewable energy} {will have a long-lasting and|can have a lasting and|will have a long-lasting ,} {positive effect on the environment|positive impact on the environment|beneficial impact on the planet}{, future generations, and| as well as future generations and| as well as the future generations of} {other people|others|the rest of us}.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of nonrenewable resources?

{Disadvantages|Advantages|Negatives}

{Many|Most|A lot of} people {are aware that nonrenewable energy|are aware that energy that is not renewable|know that nonrenewable energy} {has the greatest disadvantage:|is the most harmful energy source, due to|has the biggest disadvantage:} its negative {effects|impact|impacts} {on the environment|to the planet|for the earth}. {To use nonrenewable energy|In order to use nonrenewable energy sources|For nonrenewable energy to be used}{, such as| like| such as}{ coal, oil and|} natural gas, {they must|they have to|it is necessary to} be burned. Global warming is {caused by|the result of} the release of {dangerous|harmful|hazardous} {levels of carbon dioxide in|carbon dioxide levels in|amounts of carbon dioxide into} {the atmosphere|the atmosphere}.
{They are expensive|They’re expensive|They’re costly} to extract and {require constant|require a constant|need a continual} {search|searching} {for new sources|to find new resources|in search of new sources}.
{They are dangerous|They pose a risk|They’re dangerous}. {People still die from|There are still people who die in|Many people still die in} mining accidents every {day, even|single day, and that’s even|day, not just} in the {[location]|same location|location}.

{Advantages|Benefits}

{Nonrenewable energy resources are relatively|Renewable energy sources are|Energy resources that are not renewable are} {cheap and easily accessible|affordable and readily available|inexpensive and readily accessible}.
They are {optimized for use|designed to be used|specifically designed for use} {in our infrastructure|for our facilities|within our systems}. They are {used worldwide every|utilized all over the world every|used all over the world each} day, {which helps to|helping to|which helps} {drive down the price|reduce the cost|lower the cost} of {resources such as|energy sources like|natural resources like} {coal, oil|oil, coal}{, or| or any| and} {other fossil fuels|other fossil fuels}.
{Renewable energy sources that|Sources of renewable energy that|The renewable sources of energy which} {depend|rely|are dependent} on {the elements are less|elements are less|the elements are not as} reliable {than nonrenewable sources of energy|than nonrenewable energy sources|as nonrenewable sources of energy}. Nonrenewable energy {is available|is accessible|can be found} in its {own form and can be|individual form and is|individual form and can be} stored for {future use|later use|use in the future}. {We don’t need|There is no need|It is not necessary} {to wait for the|be waiting for|just wait around for the} {sun to shine|sun to rise|sun’s rays to come out} {or for the wind|and for wind|or the winds} to {blow|be blowing|move}.

How are nonrenewable and renewable resources formed?

{Nonrenewable energy comes from|The energy that is nonrenewable comes from the|Non-renewable energy is derived from} fossilized remains of {plants and animals|animals and plants|animal and plant life}. {It takes a long|The process takes an extended|There is a lengthy} {time for|time to allow|period of time for} {nonrenewable energy to form|the non-renewable energy to develop|nonrenewable energy to be formed}. {Therefore, it is|This is why it’s|It is therefore} {not sustainable or renewable|non-sustainable or sustainable|unsustainable and renewable} {in the long-term|over the long term|in the long run}. {Although renewable energy sources are|While renewable energy sources are|Even though renewable energy sources can be} {also found|also present|not only found} in nature{, they can be found| however, they are available| but they are also available} {almost anywhere at any time|virtually anywhere|practically anywhere} {worldwide|all over the world|around the globe}. {It is possible to|There is a way to|You can} {obtain|acquire|access} and replenish renewable {resources each|energy sources every|energy sources each} day{,|} theoretically. {We can harness the energy|We can harness the power|It is possible to harness the energy} {of wind, sun,|of sun, wind,|from sun, wind} and water to {create|generate|produce} electricity {every time there is|whenever there is|each time there’s} {a|an air|the slightest} breeze.

How can human activity impact the planet's resources, both renewable and nonrenewable?

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{Shneyder Solar’s customers|Customers of Shneyder Solar|The customers of Shneyder Solar} {make a statement by choosing|are making a statement by selecting|demonstrate their commitment by choosing} {us to be|us as|our company as} their energy {supplier|provider}. They’re not {only significantly|just significantly|only drastically} {reducing carbon footprints, but|cutting carbon footprints, but|decreasing carbon footprints,} {they also increase the|they’re also increasing the|they’re also increasing} {demand for renewable electricity|need for electricity from renewable sources|energy demand from renewable power}{,|} which{ in turn|, in turn,| then} {creates|generates|produces} more.

{How do|What are the ways that|How can} renewable and non-renewable {resources get|resources be|sources be} replenished and {obtained easily|easily obtained|easily accessed}?

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What do {renewable and nonrenewable|nonrenewable and renewable} resources have in {common|the common|their common}?

They {use very different types|make use of very different kinds|utilize very different forms} of energy. {They do share some commonalities|They share a few commonalities|There are some similarities}{, however| However| but they do not share the following characteristics}:

It {costs money to produce|is expensive to manufacture|costs money to make} and {generate|produce|manufacture} {them|them|these}.
They create {jobs|jobs.}
{Like|Similar to|As} {fossil fuels, biomass|the fossil-based fuels biomass|other fossil fuels like biomass, it} {can also|can|also can} be burned.
They {can power the world|are able to power the world|have the power to change the world.}

How fast {are renewables growing|is the growth of renewable energy|is the rate of growth in renewable energy}?

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Can the world {run on|be run by|function on} renewable energy?

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Is renewable energy profitable?

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However{, there were some returns| there were some gains| there was some return} {on investments in fossil fuels|from investments in fossil fuels|from fossil fuel investments} in the {[location]|location}. In the [location{], fossil fuels returned|fossil fuels, they returned|fossil fuels earned} 8.8 percent {over|in|during} a {five-year period|5-year period|five-year time period}. {and|And} 97.2 {percent in the|per cent in|percent for the} {[location]|location}. {Consider|Take into consideration|Think about} {power|the power} generation capacity. {You will notice|It is evident|You’ll notice} that green power {investments yield|investments earn|investment yields} {a higher return|more money|greater returns}. The payback {period|time} for renewable {power|energy} {in|within|for} the United Kingdom was 76 percent{, although it was nearly| however it was close to| while it was more than} 200 {percent in|per cent in|percent for} America. In many {cases|instances}{, renewables are more inexpensive| renewable energy is more affordable| renewables are less expensive} and {have a greater|offer a higher|provide a better} {rate than coal and oil|rate of return than oil and coal|percentage of payback than coal and oil}. This {will allow private businesses|allows private companies|will enable private companies} {and governments to put money|and government agencies to invest|as well as governments to invest} {in huge|into huge|in massive} {renewable energy projects|green energy initiatives|solar energy and renewable power projects}.

{Is there a future in|Are there any prospects for|Do you see a future for} renewable energy?

{It is difficult|It’s difficult|It’s hard} to imagine a {society without|world without|world that is not powered by} renewable {energy|energy sources}. In recent {years|times}{, renewable energy has seen| renewable energy has experienced} {a rapid increase|an increase|the fastest growth} in {popularity|its popularity}. {This increase|The increase|The rise} in {renewable energy usage|the use of renewable energy|renewable energy use} {will continue to grow|is expected to continue growing|will continue to increase} {as the prices drop|as prices decrease|because prices are dropping} {and more private businesses|and more private companies|as more private businesses} and {governments become|government officials become|governments are} {aware of the|conscious of|cognizant of their} potential {return|returns|benefits} {on|from} {investment|investments}. {The world currently gets|Today, the world gets|At present, the world receives} {26% of its electricity|only 26% of its electricity|about 26% of its power} {through renewable resources|from renewable sources|via renewable energy sources}. {But, by|However, by|In} 2024, {this number should|the percentage should|that number will} {rise to more than|increase to over|be higher than} 30{%| percent}. {There was an increase of|The increase was} 45{% in| percent in| percent of} the {world’s renewable energy capacity|capacity of renewable energy in the world|amount of renewable energy produced} in {2020|the year 2020}. {Increasing wind and solar|The growing use of solar and wind|Growing solar and wind} power will {account for|make up|be responsible for} {a large portion|the bulk|large proportions} of the {2020 increase and|increase in 2020 and|growth in 2020 as well as} the {projected 2024 increase|anticipated 2024 growth|expected 2024 growth}. {These two main|These two major|The two primary} {statistics will play a major|figures will play an important|facts will play a significant} {role in the growth|part in the expansion|impact on the growth} of renewable energy {usage|consumption|use} {by 2024: The first|in 2024. The first|through 2024. The primary reason} {is that solar power|one is the fact that solar energy|can be seen in the solar electricity that} will {see|experience|have} {continued lower costs|an ongoing decrease in costs|reduced costs for the foreseeable future}. {It is expected that costs|It is anticipated that the cost|The cost} for large-scale solar {projects in the future|power projects in the near future|power projects in the coming years} will {drop|decrease|fall} by 35{%| percent}. {By 2024, wind|In 2024, wind|By 2024, the wind} {energy production capacity is projected|energy production capacity is expected|power production is predicted} to {increase by up for|grow by|rise by} {almost|nearly|about} 56.5{%| percent}. {[location] , the [location|[location] and the [location|[location], the [location}{], and a portion|and a small portion|as well as a part} {of the [location]|from the location|in the area}{ In|. In| Over} the {coming|next few} years, {member nations|the member countries|members} are {projected to increase|expected to expand|expected to boost} their {renewable power capabilities|capacity to generate renewable energy|power generation capabilities from renewable sources} and double {off on|their|down on} wind power. These are {good indicators|positive signs|excellent indicators} that{ now|} the world is {shifting toward|moving towards|moving toward} renewable energy {and|sources and|sources, and} that alternative sources {will continue to play|will play a|of energy will continue to play a} {a significant role|an important role|major roles} in the {future|near future|coming years}.

Which {resource is preferable|is the best resource|one is better}{,| either| which one is} {renewable or nonrenewable|renewable or not|non-renewable or renewable}?

{Everyone in an ideal scenario|In a perfect world, everyone|Every person in a perfect scenario} would {use|be using|make use of} renewable energy sources {every|throughout the|each} day. We {would not use|wouldn’t use|would not utilize} any {resources that emit|resource that releases|energy source that releases} {methane or CO2 into|CO2 or methane into|CO2 or methane to} the {environment|atmosphere}. Instead, we {would|should|will} {use clean,|make use of clean,|utilize clean, easily} {accessible, and reasonably priced|affordable, and easily accessible|affordable, and reasonable priced} {resources for all|resources that are accessible to everyone|sources for everyone}.

{Although fossil fuels can be|While fossil fuels are} stored {easily|quickly|in a short time} and are {reliable, they are quickly|reliable, they are rapidly|solid, they are} {running out|exhausting|being depleted}. They {pollute our air, cause|affect our air quality, contribute to|are a source of pollution, they cause} {climate change and can be|changes in the climate and are|warming and are} {dangerous to produce|hazardous to produce|risky to manufacture}.

{Although they are|While they’re|Even though they’re} less {reliable|secure|stable} (solar {power can only be|power is only|energy can only be} {used when the sun shines|utilized when the sun is shining|employed when the sun shines}){, renewable| Renewable| renewable} energy is {immediately available|readily available|available immediately}. Renewable energy {does not take|doesn’t require|does not require} {millions of years to|thousands of years to|many millions of years} {develop and|develop , and|grow and} is {easily accessible|readily available|accessible}. {It also doesn’t need|Also, it doesn’t have|It doesn’t require} to be {transported by|shipped by|transported via} {land or sea|either sea or land|water or by land}. {Renewable energy sources are|The renewable energy source is|Energy sources that are renewable and sustainable is} {better|more beneficial|healthier} for {our|the} {environment|planet|environmental health}. {An increased reliance on|A greater reliance on|The increased use of} {solar and wind power will|wind and solar power will|wind and solar power can} {improve global air quality|enhance the quality of air in the world|increase the quality of the air around the world}.

{Renewable energy is more than|The renewable energy option is much more|Energy from renewable sources is far more} {a|just a} {responsible choice|sustainable choice|environmentally responsible option}. {You can also provide|It can also help provide|It also provides} {clean air for people living|fresh air to those living|clean air to people} {in rural areas|within rural regions|on the outskirts}, {reduce|cut down on|decrease} {workplace deaths, create|the number of deaths at work, create|deaths in the workplace, create new} {jobs locally, and stop|local jobs, and stop|jobs locally, and also stop} {contributing to climate change|making a difference to climate change|being a part of the climate change process}. It’s time{ for you|} to {make a change|take action|change your ways} {if you care about the|in the interest of the|to ensure your} future.

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