(Google Images)

This image shows all of the environmental effects of coal mining. Nearly everything in the environment is affected by mining, whether it be underground or surface mining. This image could be used to show people all of the negative effects of coal mining and another reason that we need to start using alternative energy sources. I think this image would be more powerful if it showed homes that were destroyed by coal mining. People would pay more attention if this problem directly affected them. I think it would also be better if it showed all of the animals that are harmed or killed by coal mining.

(Google Images)

This image shows all of the different steps that are needed for coal to form. The only variable that isn’t on this picture, although a very important one, is time. It can take thousands of years for to form. This picture could be used to emphasize the amount of time that it takes for coal to form, and that once it runs out, it will take a very long time for coal to be used again. I think that this image would be more effective if it showed the amount of time that it takes for coal to form. People do not realize that if this resource is depleted, we probably will never see it again.

(U.S Department of Energy)

This graphic shows the components of a windmill. This is a very simple concept. A windmill is made of a few gears and shafts, a generator, blades, and a metal structure. This could be used to show the public that wind energy is a very cheap form of electricity. Since wind energy is so cheap, it should be used much more than it is currently being used. If it was used more, we could save money and also reduce the amount of pollution that is emitted each year from coal fired power plants. I think that this image would be good to use to show the simplicity of wind energy.