People can turn their electricity on and off with the flick of a switch. It's used for heating, cooling, cooking, lighting, and powering all of the gadgets of modern society. Schools, homes, cars, roads, toys, food, and clothing all require energy. Energy is as much a part of everyday life as water and air, but where does it come from? How does it impact the environment? How can people create it and use it more responsibly?

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