QUIZ: U.S. Power Generation
QUIZ: U.S. Power Generation
The makeup of fuel sources that generate electricity in the U.S. is changing. See what you know about its impact.
The energy mix in the U.S. is going through a realignment as traditional fossil fuels of oil, coal and natural gas lose ground to renewable sources of power. Coal, once the bedrock of the electric power industry, is on a downward spiral because of climate change and the increasing competitiveness of renewables. Even natural gas is losing its luster as we move into the third decade of the 21st century. Take this quiz to see what you know about power generation.
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