Another source of renewable energy comes from biological matter such as plants. It is known as biomass energy. Plants such as corn, hemp and sugarcane can be grown as renewable sources of biomass on a large-scale because they use much less growing space, compared to trees, and so help reduce problems such as deforestation. Unfortunately the major use of biomass today involves the burning of plants for cooking and heating which is an environmental hazard in itself as it releases noxious fumes such as carbon into the atmosphere. New ways of harnessing the energy from biomass are being developed and implemented and as fossil fuel resources continue to dwindle this renewable source of energy should only accelerate in the future.
Tidal energy is another recently rediscovered form of renewable energy.
As the worlds fossil fuel resources continues to diminish while playing havoc on our environment, the use of alternative renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and water will become more economically and environmentally sustainable in the future. For more information about alternative power generation souces, refer to the Earthlink Directory and ReNew magazine. To find out more look in the Earthlink databases or contact your local health shop or environment centre. Here Press to add your message. Calendar Whats on and where.