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Why Does Elk Grove Need A Clean Source Of Energy
Elk grove needs a clean source of energy. In my opinion biomass would be a good energy source for Elk Grove. Biomass is an organic and renewable material that comes from plants and animals.Contains stored energy from the sun. Biomass can be converted to other usable forms of energy like methane gas or transportation fuels like ethanol and biodiesel.

Biomass is a good resource because it's renewable and it's a clean energy source. Also biomass can be reproduced over a relatively short period of time. Elk grove needs a resource like biomass because it is natural and will not cause harm like other sources of energy. An example would be coal. Coal mining has the potential to harm air,water and land quality if it is not done with the appropriate

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