By KEITH JOHNSON
Everybody talks about the environment these days, and a lot of people are even trying to do something about it. But amid all the discussion, it can be hard to keep the facts straight.
Do you know how much electricity is wasted in the U.S. every year by appliances and electric gadgets in standby mode? Or what the most prevalent greenhouse gas is? And who started all this talk about the effect of greenhouse gases on climate, anyway? Try our quiz to see how familiar you are with your environment.1) The debate over how to power the U.S. has been raging since the Nixon years, and was given extra impetus during last year's presidential campaign. Just how does the U.S. keep the lights on? Match the share of electricity generated this year to the fuel source:
A. Coal
B. Nuclear power
C. Natural gas
D. Hydroelectric
E. Other renewables
1. 3.4%
2. 22%
3. 45%
4. 21%
5. 7.4%
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