To Drill or Not to Drill HUM-111
To Drill or Not to Drill
HUM-111
04-07-2013
To Drill or Not To Drill
The issue for this assignment is to determine if non-renewable energy is the only viable option to meet the nation’s power needs, or if large-scale renewable power can effectively meet the needs of society today and in the future.
After reading opinions on both sides of the issue, I believe carbon based fuels must be reduced and eventually replaced. I am in favor of renewable resources although more research and development needs to occur to make it truly feasible to wean ourselves from carbon-based, non-renewable fuels. I live in an area that is affected by pollution from carbon-based fuels. Because of its particular geography, the Wasatch Front region in Utah often has the unenviable ranking of the worst air in the nation during many of the winter months, due in large part to the emissions from automobiles that use carbon-based fuel. Reducing non-renewable fuel consumption is an important goal for the environment and the health of local residents. However, rather than relying on just one kind of energy, a system that relies on many different types of fuel seems to hold the most promise to meet society’s needs now and in the future.
When reading the paper that opposed renewable energy, one of the habits that hindered my thinking was “The Mine is Better Habit” (Ruggiero, 2012, pg. 54). I view green technology as better for the environment and better for people, so when I read about coal and nuclear energy I began the article with the impression that green technology is superior. Because of this viewpoint, my thinking is hindered and I am not as open to the author’s evidence as I need to be to come to an unbiased conclusion.
“Self-Deception” (Ruggiero, 2012, pg. 60), is another thought pattern that hinders my thinking about this issue. By thinking all green power is good for the environment, I am ignoring evidence that many types of green power also have
HUM-111
04-07-2013
To Drill or Not To Drill
The issue for this assignment is to determine if non-renewable energy is the only viable option to meet the nation’s power needs, or if large-scale renewable power can effectively meet the needs of society today and in the future.
After reading opinions on both sides of the issue, I believe carbon based fuels must be reduced and eventually replaced. I am in favor of renewable resources although more research and development needs to occur to make it truly feasible to wean ourselves from carbon-based, non-renewable fuels. I live in an area that is affected by pollution from carbon-based fuels. Because of its particular geography, the Wasatch Front region in Utah often has the unenviable ranking of the worst air in the nation during many of the winter months, due in large part to the emissions from automobiles that use carbon-based fuel. Reducing non-renewable fuel consumption is an important goal for the environment and the health of local residents. However, rather than relying on just one kind of energy, a system that relies on many different types of fuel seems to hold the most promise to meet society’s needs now and in the future.
When reading the paper that opposed renewable energy, one of the habits that hindered my thinking was “The Mine is Better Habit” (Ruggiero, 2012, pg. 54). I view green technology as better for the environment and better for people, so when I read about coal and nuclear energy I began the article with the impression that green technology is superior. Because of this viewpoint, my thinking is hindered and I am not as open to the author’s evidence as I need to be to come to an unbiased conclusion.
“Self-Deception” (Ruggiero, 2012, pg. 60), is another thought pattern that hinders my thinking about this issue. By thinking all green power is good for the environment, I am ignoring evidence that many types of green power also have