We often hear about the negatives of different types of energy production, but at the same time, most of us rely on electricity generated from power plants every single day. We’re all familiar with the effects of global warming and understand why nations are pushing for more renewable forms of energy. But what exactly are the options? Here are five of the most common types of power plants that might be supplying your local energy needs. Coal Power Plants When you think of more traditional fossil-fuel-burning power plants, you might picture a coal power plant with plumes of black smoke […]