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Steam powered
First steam engine was made by James watt.
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Wood and biomass
This source was use predominantly to power near everything from the beginning of human history to around this time
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Electric
Energy is used for electric power. Beginning the start of energy powered electricity
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fossil fuel (OIL and NATURAL GAS)
After the discovery of the first oil well, petroleum industry was
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Renewable (Solar)
Solar and other renewable resources are working to allow fossil fuels to be around for a longer time.
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Combustion engine
This invention led to the need for more oil and gas.
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Coal
This source then became half of the world's energy source.
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The peak
Hubert suggested fossil fuels would reach their peak in 1970. which came true in 1971.
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Nuclear power
Powered by uranium this short supply of energy is very toxic and not often used.
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Energy plan
The US made a new plan to use renewable called the “remaking America with green energy” strategy
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