Question-fossil fuel ,such as coal, oil and natural gas, are the main source for many countries however some nations are using alternative energy such as solar power and wind powe. do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Nowadays
majority
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the majority
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of
countries
in the world utilise non-renewable
energy
as their main source
whereas
some developed
countries
such
as the UK use eco-friendly
energy
sources like
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and wind. In my point of view, there are more pros than cons. The overuse of greenhouse
energy
has brought us many consequences.
For example
, global warming and air pollution are the main concerns of the world. In order to get fossil fuels, factories emit a huge amount of carbon gases.
As a result
, people are suffering from diseases
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than they used to. But there is one strong argument: they are not dependent on the weather.
On the other hand
, there are renewables that absolutely have no harm to humanity.
In addition
, it could reduce carbon footprint significantly,
also
mitigate climate change.
For instance
, surveys showed that in the
countries
that use 'green
energy
', individuals are healthier than others. Unfortunately, alternative
energy
sources
also
have their disadvantages. As I said above it depends on the weather, if it is cloudy outside, that means there will be no electricity. The reason why many
countries
are not using these environmentally friendly sources is
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behind their costs. It is super expensive.
To sum up
, there are drawbacks like the unstable flow of
energy
and high cost,
while
it has an overwhelming impact on
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the environments
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environments
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as decreasing
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carbon emissions and mitigation of climate change.
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Try to improve the logical flow of ideas. For example, the transition between discussing the overuse of greenhouse energy and renewable energy could be smoother. Consider using more linking words and phrases to show contrast or continuation.
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Though you mentioned key points, providing more detailed and specific examples could strengthen your argument. This will also help to better illustrate your points.
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Your introduction clearly states the topic and your viewpoint, which helps establish a good foundation for the essay.
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The essay covers both the advantages and disadvantages of using renewable energy, indicating a balanced perspective.
coherence cohesion
The conclusion effectively summarizes the main points and restates your viewpoint, providing a clear closure to the essay.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • carbon footprint
  • mitigate climate change
  • renewable energy
  • economic growth
  • investment in infrastructure
  • energy security
  • technological advancement
  • finite nature
  • sustainability
  • continuous energy supply
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