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5. Should the United States encourage Green Technology like solar and wind power?

I think the U.S. should only use solar and wind power to power products that do not require too much energy. Other than that, I do not think they should not be used for heating, transportation, electricity, or anything else that uses a large amount of energy.

Solar power definitely has its advantages and disadvantages. The great things about solar power is that it does not do any damage to the environment, it is free to use, and is renewable. There aren't many disadvantages to solar power, but the main one is that the sun doesn't always shine, therefore there may be times without power. If we used solar power more often, we would have to have an alternative energy source in case the solar power turns off. If we didn't have an alternative energy source, solar power alone would not be very useful.

Wind power also has many advantages and disadvantages similar to solar power. Wind power's advantages are that it is free to use, little environmental effect, and is renewable. The disadvantages are that it is noisy due to turbines and a danger to birds. The main disadvantage I think is that the wind doesn't always blow, and like solar power, it would have to be used with an alternative energy source if for personal use. I do though think that wind power would be a better source of energy than solar.

In conclusion, wind and solar power should be used modestly unless an alternative energy source is available and can be adjusted in a budget.