1. Michigan’s New Energy Sources
By: Kenzie and Jake

2. What is happening now
These are the fossil fuels being killed and burned off to make energy and pollution. Soon, this will all disappear, and not come back for a long time. Possibly 1 million years.

3. Michigan’s New Sources
-Hydro Power
-Wind Power
-Biomass
-Coal

4. Michigan should invest in this source because it is one of our cheapest options, because we have most of the great lakes in the state.
Hydro: It is a good source because 2/3 of Michigan property is the great lakes
Pros:
It is an advantage because of the great lakes
It creates no greenhouse gasses or air pollution
Cons:
-Dam Design placement can change courses for rivers
-Negative impact on rivers and ecology can effect fish reproduction

5. Michigan should invest in this source because we are one of the Midwest states, who gets all four seasons in a year. Turbines are a cheap and helpful resource in this case, and a few in each area could definitely keep energy going, as long as the wind keeps going.
Wind: Michigan is one of the northern and cooler states with a lot of wind up north
Pros:
-In expensive to operate and maintain
-Produces water pollution or air pollution
Cons:
May kill birds or bats if placed in migration path
Production is intermediate depending on the wind

6. Michigan should invest in this source because Up-North, Michigan citizens own a lot of farmland. They grow crops like corn, timber (trees), and they raise livestock. With everything extra, and a lot of help from other Michiganders, we can have a lot of biomass energy to last a long time.
Biomass: A lot of food goes to waste every year creating a good composing source for Michigan
Pros:
-Can reduce landfill space
-Does not create any greenhouse gasses
Cons:
-Could release air pollutants

7. Coal: It is non-renewable, but is one of our cheapest source choices
Though Michigan has already agreed to invest in this source, it is a cheap source that the U.S. has a big supply of coal.
Coal: It is non-renewable, but is one of our cheapest source choices
Pros:
-Good supply in the U.S. and is cheap
-Can be used to generate a lot of electricity
Cons:
-Mining can cause erosion, and large water sheds
-Combustion produces air pollutants such as; sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and air toxins