Running head: PURSUING CLEAN ENERGY OPTIONS 1 Pursuing Clean Energy Options Gwynedd Mercy University SCI 2000: From Telescope to Microscope Thomas Becker PURSUING CLEAN ENERGY OPTIONS 2 Abstract In this document, the intent is to give an overview at the viability and emphasis on clean energy. There are five different venues of alternate energy sources, being that …show more content…
Fossil fuels, with their extreme CO2 discharges and our unfortunate dependence on them, are still stimulating experts of better alternatives in focusing their efforts on clean energy. PURSUING CLEAN ENERGY OPTIONS 3 First of all, our country has experienced the decline of our natural resources, like tragic forest fires, the pollution of our water supply and damaging air pollution, not to mention food contamination. Anyone with any intelligence can overlook our growing environmental epidemic. Some people may not be aware of the severity of the problem, but most would agree that our communities need to be protected and preserved. This is why now scientists, financial advisors and economists are mutually concerned by the obvious dilemma in recognizing that our society is changing and needs to be redirected into a more stable, healthy and sustainable direction. There are the ignorant amongst us who placing all their attention on the economy, money and the job market while in observing the daily rise and fall of the ever changing stock market. It almost appears that they turn a blind eye of the inevitable energy crises. What should be all of our focus is how do we address our depleting energy options? How theses growing limitations are looming over our head could affect our future prosperity and health. Maybe there is more concern than it appears where the expert
Oil, gas, and fossil fuels have been recent controversial issues. There are cleaner forms of energy that could be used, but it is unclear what sources should be used and how to
Broadly speaking, friendly sources of energy have less amount of pollution compared to our current sources. In fact, by expanding studies in the area of research and development can definitely revolutionize our way of living. To elucidate on, clean fuels can solve the problems related to the natural places like forests and help animals from dearth. Additionally, it also can be a wisdom solution regarding the air and water pollution by large firms. Ergo, by taking prudent measure in the matter, we readily will solve baffling issues and reach the zenith in our life. This issue is pinpointed when we glance at the advanced societies that currently use the clean energies. To illustrate what was stated above, a vivid example is put forth. In a research among different countries in diverse positions, it was mentioned that countries which spend much more money on study and development of natural sources as fuels have a higher rate of growth in healthier society and environment, as a
Our society has faced two major energy related problems since the Industrial Revolution. The first is where our future energy resources are going to come from. The United States both consumes and produces an immense
` The continuous use of fossil fuels is leading the Earth on a path to destruction. Generations of advancement and technological innovation being brought down to rubble. Natural disasters wreaking havoc on innocent people across the world. Temperatures soaring above 125℉ globally. These are the results of the excessive use of fossil fuels. A chief concern in the 21st century is global warming and climate change, and the continued use of fossil fuels for the technology and daily lives of humans is key to blame. Decades ago, these problems were much more daunting and seemingly unsolvable than they are today, with the use of alternative energy sources and new
These sources of energy have a great upside, but right now are incredibly inefficient compared with fossil fuels because of the lack of funding and worldly push (2009). If there isn’t a bigger investment in these alternative energies, fossil fuels are going to maintain their stranglehold on all the economies of the world (Lomborg, 2009).
Everything we do, everything we use is a form of energy. The resources necessary to provide us even the simplest of comforts are becoming more in demand due to population growth. As of today, coal, oil and natural gas supply almost 90% of the world’s energy needs. We are a world of oil consumption, indeed, everything we use has some form of oil product built into it. It is versatile and has been the only thing we have known for most of our lives. Realizing that the energy policies are a major economic problem is key and being able to provide policies that can have financial benefits for all parties will result in balanced energy budget. Using alternative resources will be a major adjustment by Americans and we need to focus on alternative
All cities and suburbs of the united states have to become 30% powered by renewable energy by 2020 and 50% by 2025 and 75% by 2030 and 90% by 2040. There is already a ton of people that have already switched over rot renewable energy sources such as Austin, Texas which is almost completely powered by a wind farm. Costa Rica is 99% powered by renewable energy. The U.S. has to get rid of all the unnecessary fossil fuel that are not needed. Coal and oil is so bad and toxic for us to breath in says Muthena Naseri,
Technological advances with sustainable fuels like wind and sun were supposed to be the answer to the energy crisis. Cheaper fuels have dampened “enthusiasm for clean forms of energy and derailed efforts to wean the nation from it wasteful energy habits” (Mouawad). American history demonstrates that Americans are not afraid of any challenge, but this predicament can best be described as kicking the proverbial can down the road. The always fluctuating gasoline prices is frustrating and the practicality of renewable fuels is unnerving.
What do we know about our energy sources and how our energy choices affect the environment? Many people still do not put much though into this topic or pay any attention to the amount of energy they use or where it comes from. For some it is just willful negligence, but for many others it may be due to a lack of knowledge on the subject. Perhaps it is a good idea to pay closer attention and educate ourselves so we can make informed decisions that may lead to less stress on our wallets and on our environment. In order to make a change, we should observe our currently used energy sources in everyday life, the impact of increasing energy uses, and observe all of the alternative options available to us.
The world around us mostly runs on fossil fuels in order to produce electricity; however, there will be a period that comes where we will run out of those fossil fuels. We only have so much time before a crisis hits and we have nothing left to produce the energy we need. In order for our country to produce the energy and electricity we need, we must do something about it. As a country, we must figure out how we can make the switch to using more renewable energy before it is too late and we run out of fossil fuels.
Resources throughout the United States are being exhausted an alarming rate. In fact, “95% of the original forests in the United States are now gone” (DiCaprio).Personally, I think this is a shocking and eye opening statistic. The statistic really gives you an insight on how much of the natural world humans have used in order to sustain the lifestyles they currently live. However, people cannot continue to use natural resources at the current rate because they won’t be able to sustain us for the future. One component that is affecting our resources is climate change. Countries all over the world are experiencing changes in their climates that have caused droughts and conflicts over natural resources, such as water and oil. Additionally, a changing climate will cause healthcare systems all over the world to adapt to treating new diseases (Richardson, et al. 44).
Alternative energy has been an option as an energy source for a few years now. Unfortunately, there were a significant amount of obstacles that it has had to overcome, or that it is still having to overcome. The obstacles range from the lack of efficiency of alternative energy, fossil fuels being more efficient than alternative energy, and the subpar technological advancements. There are situations where alternative energy is useful and should be considered. Although alternative energy has not always been a reliable energy source, today it is more efficient than in the past, and is a clean alternative to fossil fuels.
Our energy use has dramatically improved our lives , but this energy is derived mostly from fossil fuels has resulted in
A topic that has been in discussion throughout the years was the use of alternative energy. Alternative Energy is being increasingly used due to “The threat of global warming.” (Tom Udall, “Clean Energy,” par. 3). The result of the burning of fossil fuels and fossil fuels are soon depleting and alternative energies will be the ways that people will be living in the near future. As the positives of alternative energy will provide a healthier and cleaner future, cost is something people underestimate. The price of alternative energy will increase our national deficit as well as the people’s taxes, as manufacturing these products that will create alternative energy is expensive. As the economy of the United States continues to fall apart,
This essay seeks to identify a number of challenges which are encountered when trying to identify what a sustainable source of energy is. To do this, it first briefly states ways in which the term ‘sustainable energy’ has been interpreted by various bodies and individuals and ways in which people seek to identify an energy source which is ‘truly’ sustainable. This essay seeks to point out the flaw in classifying all renewable sources of energy as being sustainable.It will achieve this by comparing two energy related projects, proving how sustainable a non-renewable source can be and vice versa. Lastly, it will prove ways in which different people’s misconceptions can affect further progress with these energy related projects.