If we calculate the present energy price, alternative energy must be more expensive than fossil fuels. ... These subtle things will reduce the use of fossil fuels. In reality, we already experienced a reduction in the use of fossil fuels during the so-called Oil Crisis in the early 1970s... Why not calculate the cost of global warming into the expense of using fossil fuels? ... If we impose taxes on fossil fuels that will match the expenses we are going to pay to restore our planet, people will be eager to change their use of fossil fuels to new alternative energy resources...

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Due to the lack of fossil fuels and its problems with high quantities of CO2 emissions liberated, UK is obligate to find an alternative energy source to replace it for fossil fuels. ... There is one question numerous scientists are asking and is the following: Is nuclear power the best alternative to replace fossil fuels for the future energy needs of the UK? ... Fossil fuels need to be replaced because of the climate changes due to the human behavior. ... Nuclear power only needs a few amount of uranium to produce a huge amount of energy and it also produces a lower amount of CO2 emissions th...

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These days, almost everywhere through the world use fossil fuels as the primary source of energy. ... The source is limited, so we should focus on finding alternative energy sources and reducing our dependency on fossil fuels. ... Burning fossil fuels is not only detrimental to the Earth's atmosphere, but also the accelerator of global warming. ... In conclusion, I think that nuclear power is the ultimate way to relieve dependence on fossil fuels that will not last. Unlike fossil fuels, it is safe and cost effective and do not directly exert a bad influence upon the environment. ...

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There are two basic groups of energy: renewable energy, such as solar power, and nonrenewable energy, such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy. ... Unlike fossil fuels, uranium must be fabricated and enriched into fuel elements. ... Although nuclear energy is considered a nonrenewable energy source, nuclear energy creates a whopping amount of energy versus fossil fuels[Nuc131]. ... Succeeding fossil fuels would have to be solar power due to the unlimited amount of sunlight given during a day's time, even on cloudy days. ... One being that while the actual nuclear power plant itself doe...

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"Since the 1800s, societies have burned fossil fuel like oil, coal, and natural gas. Burning these fossil fuels will also give off carbon dioxide. ... The process of using fossil fuel, agriculture, and deforestation produces carbon dioxide. ... If fossil fuel, agriculture, and deforestation are really affecting the planet, then should people eliminate fossil fuel from their lives? ... One alternative to generate power instead of burning fossil fuel is hydropower. ...

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Yet, as our fossil fuel reserves continue to deplete and our carbon can be a potential solution to the energy crisis we are set to face in the next half of the decade. ... The pursuit of nuclear technology can be important in meeting our energy needs due to the continuous depletion of our current energy resources, Today, fossil fuel is still the number one source of energy, accounting for most of our energy production which powers our economies and our homes. ... Several countries are already starting to depend more on nuclear energy and less on the burning of fossil fuels. ... As fossil fuels...

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"CO2 is major human-caused greenhouse gas (GHG), and the Cox density increase mainly comes from the consumption of fossil fuels (Lin and Li 2011)." In 2004, CO2 took 76 percent of the global GHG emissions with fossil fuel consumption. ... The proposal is to reduce the fossil fuel and carbon emissions. ... It also could helped development the renewable energy and cut down the consumption of fossil fuel used (Wissema and Dellink 2007). ... In the research, carbon tax did not reduce the consumption of fossil fuel and natural gas cause the carbon tax rate lower. ...

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As a potential solution, natural gas is highly abundant throughout the world and can help nations like the United States become less dependent on fossil fuels. ... The energy crisis exists because our common global methods of obtaining energy are still primarily through fossil fuels and highly detrimental to the environment. ... Burning fossil fuels like oil creates green house gases and mining oil contaminates the ground and wildlife. ... These systems can last from decades and have virtually unlimited resources, whereas fossil fuel resources are limited and will eventually deplete. ... As Jo...

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The chart below shows the usage of electricity at 52%; natural gas at 36%; propane at 73%; fuel oil at 2 % and other/none at 3%. ... Tennessee has recently began focusing on developing clean, locally produced, renewable energy; hoping to become a leading producer of cellulosic ethanol, the bio-fuel of the future. ... The advantages of having wind energy is the supply will always be abundant and it emits no air pollutions like those caused by fossil fuels. ... The disadvantages are that renewable energy is more difficult to produce the mass quantities needed for the supply and demand, unlike t...

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Turbines do not require acquiring Carbon Emissions since; turbines are not dependable on fossil fuel. ... Canada, on the other hand had plentiful resources of fuels and unlimited resource of uranium, also showed relevant project that would be beneficial for them, determining 30 percent of wind powered electricity by 2010. ... Here are some of the examples of advantages and disadvantages of wind energy: - Advantages and Disadvantages - Renewable Energy Noise Disturbances - Reduces Fossil Fuels Consumption Threat to Wildlife - Less air and water pollution Wind can never be predicted - I...

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Imagine a world where there are no more fossil fuels; everything we take for granted - gas for our cars, electronics and heat for our homes - wouldn't exist. ... Wind energy is an alternative energy source that could be used to replace fossil fuels in New England. Eventually, fossil fuels are going to run out, and when they do, I believe that wind power is what's going to save us. ...

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The interest in green energy is growing because fossil fuels are limited. Fossil fuels are currently he main source of electricity. ... The longer there is a reliance on fossil fuels the more pollution our environment will face. ... Countries with many energy resources are better off than those, that depend on fossil fuels. ... These costs give renewable energy advantage over fossil fuels. ...

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It also does not contribute to other forms of pollution like acid rain and produces a smaller amount of waste compared to fossil fuels. ... Nuclear raw materials produce more energy per kilogram of fuel than other sources like shale gas or petroleum. ... The Earth has high reserves of uranium compared to fossil fuels which may run out sooner. ...

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Wind power and solar power play an important part in our country's plan to eliminate global warming and to free ourselves from using fossil fuels. ... Expanding on wind and solar power instead of fossil fuels avoids the wildlife and human health impact of other types of energy such as fossil fuel burning, coal mining, and even gas and oil drilling and fracing. ... They are both now becoming competitive with energy from fossil fuels. ...

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Most of China's electricity generation comes from fossil fuel sources, such as coal which meets 70% of China's energy needs. ... China should continue to change the energy supply mix and decrease demand for coal and other fossil fuels. ... Non-fossil energy resources only make up 8% of China's total primary energy consumption. ... A possible way to decrease demand for fuel is to increase the current fuel tax rate. Doing so will decrease demand for fuel, decreasing the amount of fuel we import, decreasing pollution, and increasing energy efficiency. ...

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This heavy reliance on fossil fuels poses certain major concerns. ... Another important factor that works against the heavy use of fossil fuels is that they are detrimental to the environment. The use of fossil fuels leads to emission of greenhouse gases which causes global warming. Also, these fuels are a major source of air, water and soil pollution. ... Table 1: Break-up of installed power capacity (MW) in India as on 31.01.2011 | Technology | Capacity Installed (MW) | Share (%) | Thermal | 93,838 | 54.20 | Hydro | 37,367 | 21.69 | Renewable | 18,842 | 10.94 | Gas | 17,456 | 10.13 | Nuclear...

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With the rate coal is being used up, along with other fossil fuels, what will the next generation of Americans use for power? ... It can also be converted into a liquid fuel. ... The reaction chamber method is technically not renewable, but the "breeder reactor- produces its energy while recycling its own used nuclear fuel rods (Renewable Energy Primer, 4). ... "Fossil Fuels Energy Crisis."" 12 Dec. 2001. ...

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Nowadays majority of energy produced by burning fossil fuels are accompanied by the release of large amount of CO2.Moreover humanity is aware of damaging effect of this gas and try to find alternative sources of energy. The downside of using fossil fuels, as a main source of energy, is upcoming shortage and a lot of time is required to recover them. ...

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As fossil fuel prices only rise, we have turned to other solutions to get the energy we need. ... The Arab countries know they have control in this situation so it is up to them to ultimately set the prices of what the fuel goes for over in the states. ...

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It has been three years since Japan experienced its worst ever earthquake, causing serious damage to Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The 9 magnitude quake and its resulting tsunami sent three of Japan's reactors into meltdown, shocking the world and forcing it to revise its energy policies, a...

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Recently surpassing Japan, China is now the second largest economy in the world following the United States (U.S. Department of State). This rise has taken place over the last three decades as China has slowly loosened its trade policies from a central system to a more market-orientated system (CIA). In 2009 its $4.814 trillion economy was one third the size of the United States (U.S. Department of State). ...

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Despite the lack of fossil fuels Cuba does have an abundance of sunshine, thus the starting-point for Cuba's energy policy is the capacity to transform solar energy to satisfy internal needs, and the widespread social management of energy production. ... This energy consumption of bagasses (the part of sugar cane or sugar beets left after the juice has been taken out: used for fuel and in the manufacture of insulation) traditionally takes place at a very low efficiency and in terms of electrical generation its transformation into energy represents just 19-20 kilowatt hours per ton of gro...

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