Power plants that burn fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, or gas, release vast amounts of heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere. And whether it's a coal-burning plant in Queensland, Australia or an oil-burning plant in Queens, New York, greenhouse gases result in global warming, acid rain, and smog all over the world. On the other hand, power generation from renewable resources, such as wind or water, does not require fossil-fuel combustion, which means zero greenhouse-gas emissions and a cleaner global environment.
