fossil fuels‚ substances created from the decomposition of ancient organisms and fossils like oil‚ natural gas‚ and coal‚ allowed us to replenish our tools’ thirst for energy; in fact‚ each of these fossil fuels have their own traits‚ perks‚ and downsides that separate them from each other. For instance‚ coal is a solid‚ dark mineral that is commonly
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energy are needed. Fuel cell‚ a device that converts the chemical energy from a fuel into electricity through a chemical reaction with oxygen or another oxidizing agent. Hydrogen is the most common fuel of fuel cells‚ but hydrocarbons such as natural gas and alcohols are sometimes used. Fuel cells are different from batteries in that they require a constant source of fuel and oxygen to run. Fuel cell can produce electricity as long as fuels are supplied. Fuel cells consist of an anode (negative
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| Fossil Fuel: Natural Gas | Renewable resource: Wind Power | Describe this resource | Natural Gas in a Hydrocarbon gas that is naturally occurring. It consists of mostly methane and is used as fuel for some vehicles and heating the home. | Wind power is one of the cleanest sources of electricity. It usually involves a fan that spins‚ and the energy is transported to a generator. | Advantages of this resource (include at least two) | 1. Very abundant underground.2. Is cleaner than most other
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pollution can be defined as the means of introducing hazardous materials such as carbon dioxide into the air. Society as a whole should educate themselves about three major causes of air pollution‚ car pollution‚ industrial pollution and pollution from natural causes such as forest fires and volcanic eruptions. Society should do this so they can take the appropriate remedial actions. Air pollution from car exhaust has become a serious issue‚ first off Industrial pollution is one of the biggest man mad
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There are fewer mistakes made and therefore less destruction left behind. He also explains that with the extra gas from ANWR‚ this will allow us to have safer vehicles. If our vehicles are 100 pounds heavier it would decrease the amount of deaths drastically. However this would in turn cause more gas to be used. Lee states that “Certainly‚ environmental risks exist‚ and the society considers them‚ but if also responsibly weighs the costs of those risks
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It has been shown that Earth’s average surface temperature has increased 0.6C (33.8F) over the last 100 years. Greenhouse gases help keep the planet within habitable temperatures. Because the moon does not have greenhouse gases. Earth’s greenhouse gas is made up of several components. Water vapor‚ carbon dioxide‚ and ozone are the dominant stabilizing greenhouse gases. Levels of carbon dioxide‚ methane‚ and nitrous oxide have increased substantially over the last century. Carbon dioxide is the most
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water is forced into small cracks in the gas-rich shale rock‚ resulting in the breaking of the rock and the release of natural gas that would otherwise be unobtainable. Hydraulic fracturing is a safe‚ economically efficient way to drill for natural gas‚ create jobs‚ and lessen America’s dependency on foreign oil. Safety is always an important factor when considering new methods for obtaining raw energy sources such as coal‚ oil‚ and natural and shale gas. The process of fracking can be considered
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Methane Primary Threat Considered Secondary Issue Methane (CH4) is a hydrocarbon that is a primary component of natural gas. It is a greenhouse gas present in the atmosphere‚ which affects the earth ’s temperature and climate system. Next to carbon dioxide (CO2)‚ Methane is the second most prevalent anthropogenic Greenhouse Gas. Although there is far more carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution than methane and soot pollution‚ Methane is far more potent. To what extent does Methane effect climate
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Fracking Safe Safe natural gas fracturing or “fracking” is on the rise and our country is benefiting from in on several levels. From meeting energy needs to creating jobs and helping the economy‚ natural gas is an invisible miracle. Many precautions are taken during the fracking process in order to ensure it is safe as possible. Natural gas is something I work around every day due to the fact I work in the oilfield and the work
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of a driver’s license as a rite of passage to be followed by acquisition of a vehicle of one’s choice to be driven whenever possible‚ young people could set an example for others by thinking about finding alternative methods of transportation. Bicycles or walking use no oil. Mass transit or car pooling would greatly reduce the amount of oil being used as fewer vehicles were on the road. More efficient vehicles or vehicles that use alternative sources of energy would also reduce the dependence on oil
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