Unit 4 - Individual Project

Part II: Write a lab report using the following scientific method sections:

Title: The Effect of Energy Sources on Environmental Pollution and Human Health

Purpose

This lab analysis aims to show the difference between the two types of energy sources: renewable and nonrenewable. In addition, it will highlight some advantages and disadvantages of the two types of energy to know which one is the best for human use. 

Introduction

The type of energy humans uses most of the time is nuclear power, which is nonrenewable energy. In addition, coal is largely used by humans as a source of energy and is nonrenewable. Significantly, humans should use less of the two to minimize environmental pollution and improve human health based on the two. The use of two in the highest number leads to emission of harmful gas in the air, leading to change of environment, thus leading to environmental pollution.

Hypothesis/Predicted Outcome

Many people lack knowledge or understanding on the effect of using nonrenewable gas and the problem that the energy causes to their environment. Consequently, the results should show the contamination caused by nonrenewable energy in the environment and why people should embrace the use of renewable energy such as solar.  

Methods

First, I did some google research to find out some of the top organizations that deal with the environment. I narrowed it down to international organizations. I also look for organizations that collected primary data from the affected people to ensure that my data source was lenient and from first hand. I also narrowed it down to direct consumers of these energies to identify which causes global warming and is the most used by humans.   

Results/Outcome

The results show that nuclear has the highest generation of 19,959,126 MWh while Biomass has the lowest generation of 31,540 MWh. Coal causes the highest contamination to the environment with 345.91, followed by nuclear 0.20 and biomass 0.146. Coal has the highest emissions of CO₂ SO2, NOx, and Methane to the environment and a high volume of solid waste. Comparing the generation with the emissions released to the atmosphere, nuclear appears to be the purest energy source.

Discussion/Analysis

From my analysis, I can conclude that coal is one of the nonrenewable energies that most affect the environment. This is because it has more disadvantages to climate change; thus, people should be encouraged to use other cleaner types of energy like solar than coal and nuclear. This is because renewable sources of energy are environmentally friendly. Thus, it is my pleasure to advise people to use renewable energy such as solar and wind electricity because they are less effective to human health and environmental pollution.