Fuels of the Earth

Download this 40-slide PowerPoint about ‘Fuels of the Earth’ to use in a Sustainability topic. The PowerPoint explains how a huge amount of energy is needed to run all the world’s machines and to power different industries and that most of the energy we need comes from fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) and nuclear & biomass sources. With explanations of how the remains of plants and animals decayed and built up in thick layers, to examples of how energy is used and the causes and effect of pollution, this is a comprehensive resource that will save you time. It will prompt children’s thinking about the issues of energy and sustainabililty and will encourage them to research alternative sources of energy.