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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an attempt to reduce the impact of global warming, many organizations are looking at using renewable energy. Google is one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google wants aims to shift to renewable energy by 2017 in order to power all their data centers and offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article below and be ready to talk about technology. Share your thoughts as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.voanews.com\/a\/mht-google-says-will-use-100-percent-renewable-energy\/3625221.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What are the benefits of using renewable energy?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What are the disadvantages of using renewable energy?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Do you think more companies will follow once a large company like Google shows that it is possible not to rely on fossil fuels? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. With wind farms and solar panels being expensive for its initial cost, do you think it would be cheaper in the long run for companies to do this? Explain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Is there a push in your country to go with renewable energy sources and electric vehicles? Why do you think this is the case?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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