Country

. What traditional and alternative sources of energy are used in your country? Which of them are in shortsupply? Non renewable: Coal 41,69% nuclear 13,10% -natural gas 17,42% - fuel 111% other 0,89% Renewable: 25,80% all coming from Hydroelectrical source Wind 0% Biomass 0% Solar 0%

What kind of alternative energy causes most pollution in your country?

How is energy transported in your country?

What energy is transmitted while using Wi-Fi or mobile phones?

Do you know what are the main environment al problems connected to Energy transportati on( either on the road or by wire) ?

What can be done to reduce PM10?

Romania

Nuclear pollution ; All electricity production technologies cause pollution except geothermal and solar plants; coal power plants produce dangerous gases and so GREENHOUSE EFFECT .Hydroelectrical plants disturb the environment (climate, flora ,fauna ).

Through power lines of high and very high voltage. These power lines form an electrical network system :the SEEN (National Electroenergetic System ).

Electromagnetic energy (quoting from Romanian survey) At the Occupational Clinic of Medicine of Cluj , scholars studied the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on human body, especially those produced by mobile phones, microwave ovens, mobile antennas, high voltage networks. ALL cause cancer, early aging, sterility in both sexes, neurosis, sleep disorders, bone decalcification, increased clotting, cataracts, endocrine disorders, etc.. Mobile phone calls_-the longer, the more harmful they are, especially at home when the test call, the "beep" to your ear.

The same answer as in point.2.for sources used in our country, the most polluting source of energy is used in power plants: coal, fuel oil.

It was shown how these vibrations, caused by the phone held to your ear, produce, as they pass through different density environments, concentration and reflections in certain areas, especially cranial. Skull acts as a parabolic antenna with concavity down, concentrating waves to the brain, affecting the pituitary and thyroid and lens (cataract risk). Spain Turkey

: N.R: Fossil based fuels ( Oil- Coal Gas - all imported ) R : at present, only used Wind and Geothermal ; soon Sun

Thermal power plants using COAL cause most of pollution.They produce dangerous gases responsible for greenhouse effect, global warming.

By above ground utility poles and pipelines

Electromagnet ic energy

PM10 is a major threat to environment and public health

Promoting use of emission control devices in motor vehicles. Not using wood stove or fireplaces on days with poor air quality; Alternative ways of travelling :by bike, bus, carsharing,walki ng; Developing and/ or impronving

filtering systems. Using alternative sources of energy in houses and premises; Frequently cleaning to remove dust and molds.
Poland N R : lignite - oil - gas -(traditional but Renewable ):wate r Renewable : Water - wind biomass - NO Solar Thermal power plants running on COAL and LIGNITE release dangerous gases and so ACID RAINS and ENVIRONMEN T DEGRADATIO N Industrial network (220 and 400KV voltage ). Distribution network ( 230 V up to 110KV ). Electromagnetic energy using microwaves Thermal power station causes the greatest pollution because while using the coal and lignite they emit carbon monoxide, nitrogen and particles. This leads to acid rain and environment degradation mostly of forest, soil and surface water. Insulation of buildings to limit energy usage and in this way to limit fuel usage; Usage of good quality fuels; Usage of public means of transport or bikes; Ban of waste burning in furnaces. Bulgaria

N. R: : Coal Oil - Natural gas Nuclear R.: Water Wind - Sun

Thermal power plants Nuclear plants - Smoke coming from house heating systems using coal, naphta ,etc. Exhaust fumes

Electric energy is transported through electrical network system ;by dry and liquid batteries. Products of petroleum and

Electromagnet ic energy through highfrequency signals in specific frequency channels

Almost any kind of energy transportation can cause environmental pollution. Fuel tanks spillage or leakage of fuel Solid fuel dust pollution

Higher and stricter requirements for vehicles, covering trucks transporting waste materials from building industry, placement of

natural gas through pipelines and tankers. Coal is transported by trucks and freight trains.

Pipelines leakage

dust collectors on the industrial and non industrial pollutants, finding a substitute to the solid fuel, creating models for managing traffic intensity in big cities, regularly cleaning of road network, promoting alternative ways of transportation .

Greece

: N. R. : Lignite, Oil , Gas , - All in short supply R : Hydro Solar Wind - Geothermal

answer only referred to alternative energy) Visual pollution coming from all renewable sources of energy Wind turbines produce noise,dangero us heating and possible killing of animals by turning blades Geothermal power stations can produce harmful gases difficult to

Electric power is usually transmitted through overhead power lines (400 KV, 150KV, 20KV, 15KV ). OIL and COAL are transported by trucks on national roads. GAS is transported and distributed by underground pipelines

Electromagnet ic radiation

The population exposure to electromagneti c fields; Altering the aesthetics of landscape; Telecommunic ation interference ; Transmission of electricity in residential areas causing accidents due to electric shock; Aesthetic deterioration in residential areas; Wires

Dust control for roads, construction and landfills; Landscaping , barriers and fencing to reduce windblown dust; Programs to reduce emissions from wood stoves and fireplaces; Cleanerburning gasoline and

control Dams can damage wildlife and environment

attracting electricity in case of lightning ; Changes in Earths electric and magnetic field.

diesel fuel; Emisssion control devices for motor vehicles; Control for industrial facilities.

Italy

N. R: Fossil based fuels : Coal Oil Natural gas 65.8% Directly imported Electricity : 13.5% R . :Hydro power Solar -BiomassWind Geothermal 20,7% ( data referred to 2009 ) NO nuclear (due to public vote in 1987 and again in june 2011 )
At present Italy is the fourth world importing country for natural gas The seventh world importing

Fossil fuels Energy is cause most transported pollution, through the being used in electrical most power network plants as well system; by as in road pipelines; transport and tankers; oilIn maritime tank transport. trains and They release trucks ; gascarbon dioxide tank trains and directly trucks. responsible for global warming.

Electromagnet ic energy

Since energy is largely transported on the road in our country, it mostly causes air pollution and acoustic pollution and it has proved to be very dangerous (gas.tank train accident in Viareggio in June 2010 ).There have been a few accidents involving oil-tank ships along Italian coast,with serious

PM10,extreme ly dangerous both for the environment and for human health,can be reduced adopting habits and lifestyles more respectful of the environment : using cars more wisely in
cities (preferring public transport , bikes, carsharing ,electric vehicles ) .Carefully checking car exhaust and all appliances and machines producing

country for oil

The ninth world importing country for coal

consequenc es on sea life. Pollution caused by electromagn etic energy is still a controversial issue, and it is often underestima ted possibly for business reasons. In our country there also arguments about the visual impact of wind farms and solar panels especially when they are close to natural parks ,places of great natural and artistic relevance,m onuments and world heritage sites.

fumes .Cleaning and removing dust as frequently as possible. Choosing electrical appliances not releasing CFC. Disposing, when possible, of old equipment known as polluting.