10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of energy sources

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• Before the industrial revolution, the main human fuel was firewood and coal.
• The Power Plant was first built in the 19th century in the United States.
• At the beginning of the 20th century, petroleum became the main source of energy in the world.
• The construction of nuclear power plants began in the 1950s.
• The use of fossil energy, such as petroleum and coal, causes air pollution and greenhouse effects.
• Renewable energy, such as solar energy and wind, began to be developed in the 1970s.
• Solar energy is the largest source of renewable energy in the world.
• Hydrogen fuel cells are used as an energy source in the NASA spacecraft program.
• Nuclear energy can be used as a source of clean energy, but also has a high security and environmental risk.
• Increased use of electric vehicles and batteries can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions.