24.11 Evaluating New Information

Renewable energy resources have become a priority around the world as we grapple with the cost and limited supply of fossil fuels, not to mention the effect on the environment resulting from their use. How do we know which energy source is appropriate to invest in, with both our time and money? Do we have to give up our current standard of living if we switch to an alternative energy source?

Go to Natural Resources Canada’s energy website (www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/home). Review this main page and follow links on energy sources and renewable energy. Take note of the tables that indicate what energy sources are used where in Canada.

Evaluate the website and work with the information to answer the following questions: