Energy

Spain's potential in renewable energy resources

This article discusses Spain's development and engagement with renewable energy sources. It also explores Spain's international Kyoto environmental agreement. The article contains useful key vocabulary and ideas for class discussion. The language is accessible and teachers could adapt the text for a reading comprehension exercise.

www.greenpeace.org/espana/news/el-ministerio

Our planets – environmental facts and figures

This is an excellent resource about the environment and Planet Earth. It has been created by the Discovery Channel. Focus on the right-hand side of the page. There are four interactive tabs which take you to new pages that reveal key facts and figures relating to the environment. Learn more about our planet (NuestroPlaneta/Interactivos), advice on how to be more environmentally friendly (Comienzaya), and your impact on the environment (Tuimpacto). There is so much useful information here on the level of Co2 emissions, the use of non-renewable energies, current news related to the topic, and sea levels.

http://www.tudiscovery.com/descubreelverde/nuestro

Nuclear energy

This is an excellent resource for A2/IB students. It is a pdf document about nuclear energy. It is very well presented with graphics and illustrations, and discusses how nuclear energy is produced, the dangers posed and safety measures that can be taken. This is a great way to introduce the topic and to stimulate class discussion.

http://www.asisehace.net/energia_nuclear.pdf

Nuclear energy

This is a comprehensive and well organised article on nuclear energy. Though scientific, it is easily accessible. It explains different elements of the nuclear energy debate and there are also graphics to make the explanations even clearer. This is a great resource for preparing a presentation for an oral exam or a class debate as the terminology is already there.

http://www.monografias.com/trabajos/enuclear/

Wind energy

This is an excellent resource for introducing the topic of renewable resources. This pdf document is a well-illustrated page on wind energy, which provides key vocabulary and terminology. It also covers the history of harnessing wind power from the early windmills to today's wind turbines. The list of advantages and disadvantages of using wind power today is clearly presented. This resource could be used to stimulate class discussion or as part of a written project, or essay.

http://www.asisehace.net/energia_eolica.pdf

Windfarms

This colourful page displays the use of wind power and farms across different European countries and Spanish regions. It is a good starting point for talking about how this type of renewable energy is used more/less in different countries/regions.

http://www.infoeolica.com/espana.html

Renewable energies

Click Energíasrenovables to enter this Spanish portal about renewable sources of energy. This collection of articles is a great way to practise your reading skills and learn more about the latest developments in the field. It is also a good source of materials to find out more about all the different technologies and current use of them in Spain.

http://www.energias-renovables.com/

Renewable energy – info sheet

This is a useful and comprehensive site that lists the different kinds of renewable energy. The language is scientific and quite technical in places so you may need a dictionary to help you. The article is ideal for advanced learners of Spanish or as extension work. The page is very informative and provides a lot of information, which could be used as part of a presentation or written project. Don't forget to include your source!

http://www.nodo50.org/panc/Ere.htm