1. How Can I Help The U.S. Change From Fossil Fuels and Uranium for Power to Renewable Sources? By Jeff Barratt http://blogs.kansas.com/weblog/2008/04/26/

2. What is the Problem? Our traditional energy sources are running out They pollute too much We rely on them too much This graph shows how much we rely on different types of energy

3. Early Coal Plant Called Newcomen’s Machine First produced in 1775 Lifted water Made twelve strokes a minute and lifted 10 gallons a stroke http://www.uh.edu/engines/epi69.htm

4. The First Transition to Oil The change to oil allowed a wider range of uses Oil was easy to transport Oil was more efficient for space usage Oil could make more energy per container compared to coal http://startupblog.wordpress.com/2008/03/page/2/

5. Coal Energy Pros Abundance in the U.S. Inexpensive to buy Technology present to harness energy Can be turned into liquid to use in cars Cons Creates huge amounts of pollution Coal plants must constantly produce power http://ecoscraps.com/tag/environmental-groups/

6. Oil Energy Pros Big influence on the American economy Oil rigs and oil-related activities create many jobs Relatively cheap and available (for now) Cons Drilling worsens environment Oil spills kill thousands of animals More production = worse environment Oil exploration is unreliable Requires U.S. to rely on other countries http://www.longan.gov.vn/english/Pages/W orld.aspx

7. Natural Gas Pros Plenty of deposits in U.S. Natural Gas plants can be shut down when demand is down Natural Gas plants are easy to create Cons Natural Gas prices are increasing Natural Gas is running out Natural Gas pollutes a lot http://nedgrace.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/naturalgas.jpg

8. Nuclear Power Pros Emits low amounts of CO 2 Technology is readily available; no need to develop it High energy output for one plant Cons Radioactive waste problem; dangerous for 10,000 years Very high risk rate Plants are key points for terrorist attacks Waste easily made into bombs and missiles Uranium is scarce Building a plant takes a long time http://thebsrep ort.wordpress.c om/2009/05/15 /900000-fully- solar-powered- green-house- never-opened- heating- problems/

9. Research Process Process First discovered the history of coal and oil Second developed the pros and cons of each energy source Then looked at solutions Finally designed and implemented my action Challenges Finding a third source Developing questions for an expert Finding how each type of energy is processed

10. Solutions Wind A wind farm in New Hampshire Creates 4 MW on average Enough to power hundreds of homes Solar Solar Panels on every home Pays for itself after about 10 years Rebates reduce 45-80% of original price http://www.magnet4less.com/product_info.php ?products_id=779

11. My Action 17.5 Watt Solar Panel plus USB charger Can charge an iPhone Costs 25% less than a power adapter for a traditional charger Plus free power Photo of My Invention Here