Alternative Energy Research Project

Assignment

You will propose an alternative to our current energy system. Instead of the current reliance on fossil fuels, establish a new system using one or more alternative fuels. Also, consider changes to the current system of wires and power plants.

Your Power Point Presentation must include the following:

-The environmental impact of our current power system

bulletInclude problems regarding air pollution, water pollution, and ground pollution. 
bulletInclude problems the millions of miles of wire above and below the earth currently in use may cause.

-The environmental impact of the new system you propose

bulletExplain how it affects problems such as space, ground pollution, water pollution, and air pollution.
bulletExplain why it is an improvement over the current system

-Any negative aspects of your system. None will be perfect.

-A comparison of the power output of your proposal to the current system and other systems that could be implemented. 

bulletIf the output is less, explain how you might make up for the loss.
bulletYou must include at least one excel chart to illustrate this

-At least three slides that explain why other sources are unacceptable (this means you should research other sources as well)

-At least 20 slides.

-A final slide with a full bibliography of no less than 3 sources.

Along with the presentation you must type a five paragraph persuasive essay following the keyhole essay format. The essay should reinforce why we should use your system.

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