When we talk about energy sources, it's important to know there are big differences between renewable and non-renewable energy. Let's break it down!

Renewable Energy Sources:

• These are types of energy that can naturally renew themselves.
• Examples include solar (from the sun), wind (from wind), hydro (from water), and geothermal (from the Earth’s heat).
• Renewable energy is usually cleaner. It produces very little or no greenhouse gases, which helps fight climate change.
• One thing to remember is that renewable energy depends on the weather. For example, we need sunny days for solar energy and windy days for wind energy.

Non-renewable Energy Sources:

• These energy types come from fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.
• Once we use these, they take millions of years to form again, so they can’t be quickly replaced.
• Non-renewable energy often creates a lot of carbon dioxide. This gas is a major cause of global warming.
• While non-renewable energy can be more reliable and consistent, we will eventually run out of these resources. This can also lead to problems between countries.

In summary, the choice between renewable and non-renewable energy affects not just how we get power, but also impacts our planet and the future!