Energy
In Brief
We use energy in every aspect of our lives. Transportation, cooking, lighting, warming - all of these activities require energy, and it comes from different sources. These days, energy use relies heavily on fossil fuels, including oil, coal and natural gas, all of which are non-renewables, meaning they can't be replaced.
That's the problem: according to Climate.org, the remaining amount of fossil fuels will last only another 170 years at the current rate of consumption. And the consequences of using these fuels include global warming, air pollution, oil spills and acid rain.
In response, people are finding new ways to power their energy needs. The 1992 Energy Policy Act defined alternative fuels like ethanol, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, biodiesel, electricity, methanol and p-series fuels, all of which can reduce harmful emissions to the environment. Also, they are renewable sources, so we won't run out any time soon.
For more information on energy resources and alternative fuels, check out the Web sites below.
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