The Dependence On Fossil Fuels

The U.S obtains more than 84% of its energy from fossil fuels including oil, coal and natural gas. This is because people rely on it to heat their homes, power industries, run vehicles, manufacturing, and provision of electricity. It is apparent that the country’s transportation industry highly depends on conventional petroleum oil, which is responsible for global warming, thus threatening economic opulence and national security. Apart from that, increasing consumption of fossil fuels have elevated health problems in the state, destroyed wild places, and polluted the environment. After conducting Environmental Impact Assessment, projections showed that the world energy consumption would increase by more than 56% between 2010 and 2040. However, fossil fuels will cater for more than 80% of the total energy used in 2040. Sadly, it will be a trajectory to alter the world’s climate, as well as, weaken the global security environment. Importantly, the rate at which the US relies on fossil fuels needs to reduce since it has adverse effects on the planet’s supplies. The society needs to realize that fossil fuels are nonrenewable, thus taking millions of years to form (Huebner, 2003). Notably, the country can reduce dependency on fossil fuels by practicing energy conservation and efficiency,

In this paper, we focus on using fossil fuels causing climate change. Fossil fuels are fuels formed natural resources such as coal, petroleum and natural gas, which are the most widely used fuel and industrial chemicals in the world. Since industrial revolution, fossil fuels bring a very great quantity convenience and technological products. So we can use cars, planes and all modern products. But fossil fuels cause climate change at the same time. Greenhouse gas, nitrous oxides and a great deal of harmful gas which are from fossil fuels are causing serious environmental problems. Therefore we need to be concerned about the problems caused by fossil fuels and the solutions.

In the year 2013, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the United States consumed a staggering 6.89 billion barrels of oil (U.S.EIA). Which in fact, equates to 18.89 million barrels being consumed every single day. That is a vast amount of petroleum products being consumed on a daily national level. If the calculation is made, based on a barrel equaling forty two gallons, it would come out to 289,583,700,000 gallons per year, or 793,380,000 gallons per day. The amount is incredible, almost unbelievable. If the United States continues its use of oil at this rate, the supply will only last another forty years. With more and more cars being on the road and operating machinery performing tasks, the supply of petroleum will not be able to meet demand forever. As our use of fossil fuels increases, so does our need for a new source of renewable energy.

According to statistical data “Almost all (95%) of the world's transportation energy comes from petroleum-based fuels, largely gasoline and diesel.” (United States Environmental Protection Agency, n.d.).

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).

Over the past decade the awareness of non-renewable resources has grown. A green energy moment has begun. People are more conscious of where things come from and how they impact the earth. Gasoline is a non-renewable resource and should be considered humanity’s most challenging problem because there is a limited amount of it on earth. Reducing the consumption of gasoline is important because humans are dependent on gasoline, it is becoming harder to harvest from the earth, and it is not a renewable resource meaning there is a finite supply of gasoline.

The 20th century witnessed the discovery of substantial petroleum reserves in America, with domestic production peaking in the 1970s (Campbell, 2002), which serves as the primary fuel in the country. Since then, there has been a steady decline in production. However, recent economic growth has resulted in increased demand, making the United States one of the largest consumers of fuel in the world. Other fuels such as gas and coal, despite their significant domestic supplies, are also facing increased danger of exhaustion (E.W.G, 2007), necessitating the need for America to start weaning itself off these fossil fuels. In addition to these, the impact of these fuels on the environment and the atmosphere also necessitate the country to reconsider its energy sources. If we are able to decrease domestic use of fossil fuels, increase the amount of public transportation and deliver more innovation in alternative energy we could significantly decrease our dependence on fossil fuels.

Luckily their are other wayss to get energy. What is not lucky though, is that oil itself is 95% of the world's transportation fuel demand. It would be a huge thing if we completely stopped using fossil fuels; for more reasons than one. It could take another three decades of work to stop the use of fossil fuels. However, mankind

The reliance and dependence on fossil fuels is a scary notion once the realization sets in that they will not be around forever. For centuries there has been a dependence on a finite resource that has aided science and technology to get society to where it is today. However, the coal that provides for electricity and the oil that is necessary in many forms of transportation, to name a few fossil fuels, will eventually be gone. Alternative energy sources will need to be utilized and flourish if societal demands increase and fossil fuel resources decrease. Sources such as solar and wind energy are coming more and more into public and private favor, albeit very slowly. The trouble with some of these alternative energy sources, is that they are

Fossil Fuels such us oil, coal, and natural gas are currently the world’s primary energy resources because they originate from living things. Formed millions of years ago from the decomposition of organic materials such as plants and animal life, it is non-renewable resources that supplied U.S. and global economic development over the past century. In fact, Fossil fuel industries mine or drill for this energy resources, burn them to provide electricity. Natural gas and oil are used when it comes to heating and cooling. Oil is predominantly and most important resource responsible for transportation fuel and generate heat. Thus fossil fuels have served the mankind and are still one of the most useful tools for human existence. The world depended on Fossil fuels in which it allows us to easily live and absolutely necessary part of everyone 's daily life.

Fossil Fuels such us oil, coal, and natural gas are currently the world’s primary energy resources because they originate from living things. Formed millions of years ago from the decomposition of organic materials such as plants and animal life, it is non-renewable resources that supplied U.S. and global economic development over the past century. In fact, Fossil fuel industries mine or drill for this energy resources, burn them to provide electricity. Natural gas and oil are used when it comes to heating and cooling. Oil is predominantly and most important resource responsible for transportation fuel and generate heat. Thus fossil fuels have served the mankind and are still one of the most useful tools for human existence. The world

For many years, humans have relied on oil and other fossil fuels to provide energy. Unfortunately, though, we have begun to realize that these fuel sources are not only terrible for the environment,

In today’s world, more and more people are becoming aware of the problems that are caused by the use of fossil fuel and are looking for earth-friendly and economical energy to use as a source to heat and cool their homes, drive their vehicles, use electric or whatever they do to use energy. Scientists are busy thinking up a variety of ways of producing renewable energy to replace the use of non-renewable energy.

The purpose of this paper is to provide an environmental scan and explore issues pertaining to the scarcity of fossil fuels. It will briefly explore the transition from historical energy sources to the primary use fossil fuels. Why is this a dangerous global issue? What are the effects of said issue as it pertains to the social, economic, and political landscapes? It will also assert how Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (1943) is impacted by fossil fuel depletion. Finally, some recommendations will be offered regarding fossil fuels and future exploration, implementation, and utilization of more renewable energy resources.

The use of fossil fuels is the most critical concern facing the world today. These sources of energy are not only highly controversial but also, the idea of the destruction and immense change that these natural resources can inflict on our sensitive climate leaves a distinct trepidation in the hearts of many. As the population of Earth continues to grow day after day, so does the demand for energy. Nearly three decades ago, it was hard to imagine what sources of energy could replace fossil fuels, however; innovations in research and technology have given us new options to fight the energy and environmental crisis we are facing today. There are many factors that contribute to the issue of global climate change, such as; the legitimacy of global warming, political corruption, reliance on fossil fuels, allocation of finances, and most importantly international commitment. However, if we are to prevent environmental deterioration, a substantial change is required right now. One that will lead to a new united consciousness and a new evolution of the human race and one that will lead us to independence from fossil fuels. This search for independence from fossil fuels must be inspired by a sense of urgency from all humans of this earth if we are to give future generations a chance to thrive in our energy-hungry society.