Alternatives to Destruction Gas prices got you down? They should. However‚ the rise in petroleum prices is the least of my worries. Our nation ’s supply of fossil fuels is running out and we ’re doing more damage to our environment than humanly reversible. Now it ’s time for the good news‚ there are alternatives and loads of them. Legislation from federal and state governments along with biofuels are constantly being introduced and researched to the betterment of the environment. These alternatives
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COAL -- A Fossil Fuel How Coal Was Formed How We Get Coal How Coal is Transported Types of Coal Where We Get Coal How Coal is Used Coal and the Environment energy calculator links page recent statistics HOW COAL WAS FORMED Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock composed mostly of carbon and hydrocarbons. It is the most abundant fossil fuel produced in the United States. Coal is a nonrenewable energy source because it takes millions of years to create. The
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Dependency of Fossil Fuels The flip of a switch‚ turn of a key‚ or the press of a button is all it takes to power up almost everything today. One simple motion holds the key to our future and unlocks our past‚ but at what price? With sources that were once thought to be endless‚ energy consumption and its byproducts has now become a front runner among debates. A far sight from the campfire and miles away from its full potential what does tomorrow hold for energy consumption and its
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Uses of fossil fuel Fossil fuels consist of coal‚ petroleum and natural gas that are found under the earth’s surface‚ formed from billions of years of compression and decomposition of dead plant and animal matter. They are the leading source of energy for the mankind and are used for various purposes like energy for transportation‚ electricity‚ manufacturing process and also used in the manufacturing process of day to day items like plastic. Main fossil fuels are. 1. Coal Coal is
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Fossil Fuels Josh Farrar 11/16/13 The three types of fossil fuels that are used for energy provision are coal‚ oil‚ and natural gas. Fossil Fuels are the remains of once living organisms‚ but it takes centuries to form the organic matter. Coal is millions of years of decaying land vegetation (dead plants) that will form the solid fossil fuel under intense pressure. Oil is formed on the sea floor from the remains of marine microorganisms and is deposited
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EARTH’S DEPENDENCE ON FOSSIL FUELS CINDY MOYER AXIA COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX 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
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Fossil Fuels: Oil Introduction History We are a country that runs on oil. From the gasoline in our cars to the plastic in our computers to the detergents that we put in our dishwashers‚ we rely on oil for our modern way of life. It cannot be understated just how strong of a role it plays in our economy and politics. It is used in tractors that plow and harvest food. It is used to power manufacturing plants and as feedstock in commercial goods. It powers all the trains and trucks that bring goods
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Fossil Fuel Dependency and Americans One of the major underlying problems Americans are faced with today is what to do about the dependency on fossil fuels. Petroleum dependence is a big problem for the United States because the supply will be depleted soon if consumers continue to use it at the rate they use it now. If consumers want to keep their engines running and lights on‚ there must be a drastic change in the sources of energy supply. An issue the whole world faces today is the reliance
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COMPARE AND CONTRAST Comparison Emphasizes the similarities between two things‚ ideas‚ concepts‚ or points of view. Contrast Emphasizes the differences between two things‚ ideas‚ concepts‚ or points of view How to Write a Comparison/Contrast Essay: 1. The two items should make sense to compare or contrast. For example‚ you might compare two baseball teams‚ but not a football team and a baseball team. As you select your topic‚ keep in mind that you won’t merely be describing the two
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Courtney Rist 11/7/10 Comparison/Contrast essay College Football vs. the NFL The game of football is widespread around the United States. The subject of college football versus professional football includes a topic of many debates among football fans across America. Each individual has their own opinion on which they prefer. There are many similarities‚ of course‚ when comparing college football to the NFL. First and foremost‚ the same basic rules of the game apply. Teams are
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