The Pros and Cons of Different Energy Sources
The Pros & Cons of Different Energy Sources
May 19, 2013
Timothy B. Royer Jr.
American Intercontinental University Online
Abstract
In this paper I will talk about the pros and cons of different energy sources such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy. I will also discuss two provisions of my choice from the Energy Policy Act, 2005.
The Pros & Cons of Different Energy Sources
What are the pros and cons of fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels are a source of non-renewable energy that we have been using a couple centuries now. They are an important source of energy that we have come to rely on, however, these days there many discussions have been taking place concerning their usage and the impact they play on the environment. As such, I will now list the pros and cons of fossil fuels. The pros of fossil fuels are as follows: 1) One of the advantages of fossil fuels is their existence as high efficiency sources of energy. The reason for this is that, when consumed they produce large amounts of usable energy. 2) Another one of the advantages of fossil fuels is their availability. Fossil fuels are not difficult to obtain from the earth. Also, due to the fact that the extraction and refining processes don’t take long, the fuels are able to be converted from their crude form into forms that could be used for a number of different purposes (Buzzle.com, 2013). 3) The third advantage that fossil fuels have is the ease at which they can be transported. Fossil fuels like coal are able to be transported by train, while oil and natural gas are transported by pipelines. This ease of transportation enables the places that convert these fossil fuels into usable forms, to not have to worry much about location (Buzzle.com, 2013). 4) And lastly, fossil fuels are not only used for energy, but also to create byproducts such as plastic that are used in almost everything (Locsin, n.d.). Now, the cons of fossil fuels are as follows: 1) One of the major cons of fossil fuels
May 19, 2013
Timothy B. Royer Jr.
American Intercontinental University Online
Abstract
In this paper I will talk about the pros and cons of different energy sources such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy. I will also discuss two provisions of my choice from the Energy Policy Act, 2005.
The Pros & Cons of Different Energy Sources
What are the pros and cons of fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels are a source of non-renewable energy that we have been using a couple centuries now. They are an important source of energy that we have come to rely on, however, these days there many discussions have been taking place concerning their usage and the impact they play on the environment. As such, I will now list the pros and cons of fossil fuels. The pros of fossil fuels are as follows: 1) One of the advantages of fossil fuels is their existence as high efficiency sources of energy. The reason for this is that, when consumed they produce large amounts of usable energy. 2) Another one of the advantages of fossil fuels is their availability. Fossil fuels are not difficult to obtain from the earth. Also, due to the fact that the extraction and refining processes don’t take long, the fuels are able to be converted from their crude form into forms that could be used for a number of different purposes (Buzzle.com, 2013). 3) The third advantage that fossil fuels have is the ease at which they can be transported. Fossil fuels like coal are able to be transported by train, while oil and natural gas are transported by pipelines. This ease of transportation enables the places that convert these fossil fuels into usable forms, to not have to worry much about location (Buzzle.com, 2013). 4) And lastly, fossil fuels are not only used for energy, but also to create byproducts such as plastic that are used in almost everything (Locsin, n.d.). Now, the cons of fossil fuels are as follows: 1) One of the major cons of fossil fuels
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