Which is better ... renewable or non-renewable energy? People and places -Future of energy - The energy debate Learning Points Non-renewable energy will run out; renewable energy will not. Burning fossil fuels releases harmful emissions. At the moment, renewable energy can’t produce enough power to meet the world’s needs. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes – directly linked to core learning, Twig's curriculum films will fit neatly into your lesson plans.