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power  What is the most common type of fuel used for generating electricity?

The most common types of fuel used for generating electricity are fossil fuels, which include coal, natural gas, and oil. These fuels are burned to...    Read more

power  How do controlled nuclear fission reactions occur in nuclear power plants to produce electricity?

Controlled nuclear fission reactions are used to produce electricity in nuclear power plants. In these reactions, the nucleus of an atom is split...    Read more

event  On what date did President Obama announce new regulations on power plants to combat climate change?

President Obama announced new regulations on power plants to combat climate change on June 2, 2014. The regulations, known as the Clean Power Plan,...    Read more