Fracking Reflection
Chapter 14: I was very enthusiastic about this chapter as it focused on energy which had been a major issue in our country (South Africa). It was thoroughly fascinated by the World Solar Challenge, and maybe someday I could play some part in it. I personally believed that no country would be able to achieve energy independence as the demands for energy increased every year. I was familiar with the laws of thermodynamics however I was impressed by my increased understanding of the concept. I was surprised by the energy usage of the U.S annually in comparison to the World's annual usage. The figures were shocking when the amount of energy losses were so high. The power usage and cost equations were interesting and I would be using it to calculate
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It opened with yet another interesting study. I felt that the North Dakota discovery was very important in creating jobs however the drilling affected the environment. I picked up on some fascinating facts about oil production levels. I was glad to learn more about different ways in which oil was extracted. It was upsetting to learn about the many environmental issues associated with mining of oil. I felt that more needed to be done to find replacement to oil fuels. I have always been against the practice of fracking and I felt it had too many negative implications. I was thoroughly disappointed by the U.S volume of fracking. I believed that this process isn't natural and agreed with the authors (Botkin & Keller) that we need to understand the environment better first before undergoing such methods. The environmental impacts of these practices are shocking yet they continued to be mined. It was upsetting that so much was being done to extract fuel resources but less emphasis was placed on clean green energy resources. It wasn't surprising of the many environmental impacts caused by fuel extractions. The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was tragic and sad. I felt that this could've been avoided but in the end the damages caused were inexcusable. These are the tragedies we need to learn from and ask ourselves "Is it worth it". I've always felt strongly about the impacts of acid mine
It opened with yet another interesting study. I felt that the North Dakota discovery was very important in creating jobs however the drilling affected the environment. I picked up on some fascinating facts about oil production levels. I was glad to learn more about different ways in which oil was extracted. It was upsetting to learn about the many environmental issues associated with mining of oil. I felt that more needed to be done to find replacement to oil fuels. I have always been against the practice of fracking and I felt it had too many negative implications. I was thoroughly disappointed by the U.S volume of fracking. I believed that this process isn't natural and agreed with the authors (Botkin & Keller) that we need to understand the environment better first before undergoing such methods. The environmental impacts of these practices are shocking yet they continued to be mined. It was upsetting that so much was being done to extract fuel resources but less emphasis was placed on clean green energy resources. It wasn't surprising of the many environmental impacts caused by fuel extractions. The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was tragic and sad. I felt that this could've been avoided but in the end the damages caused were inexcusable. These are the tragedies we need to learn from and ask ourselves "Is it worth it". I've always felt strongly about the impacts of acid mine