Worldwide use of solar, wind, tidal and geothermal energy increased 15.5% in 2011, but together they still represent only 1.3 % of the world’s total energy use. The factors behind the increase include adoption by some countries of enlightened policies, and enhanced private investment. Also, some countries are committing to reducing their environmental impact and their dependence on foreign energy sources. Do you know which countries use the most renewable energy? Click on this link and be prepared for a few surprises. GR

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Impact of Climate Change & Alternative Energy Sources By City Tech Blogger Gamage Garusinghe
Climate change is one of the major topics everyone is talking about nowadays. The past two centuries have shown us in multiple ways the many impacts of climate change including the increase in atmospheric temperature, changing of the seasons, more precipitation in certain regions, more droughts in some