In the same vein, a stigma, likely formulated by green energy 's opposition, has been cast over America for decades. This underlying assumption has mislead the public, casting doubt that green energy is capable of producing enough power to replace fossil fuels. All of these so called "facts" shield the citizens from the truth. Andrew Myers addresses this troubling issue in an article he wrote for Stanford University. In this article Myers comes to an astonishing revelation. He proclaims, "Researchers at Stanford University 's School of Engineering and the University of Delaware developed the most sophisticated weather model available to show that not only is there plenty of wind over land and near to shore to provide half the world 's power,
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Nearly all of the energy Americans consume derives from fossil fuels. Oil is the only substance that can satisfy the United States’ hunger for energy. According to Tyler Priest, a professor at the University of Iowa, the energy produced by one offshore oil platform in 2010 was equivalent to all of the electricity generated from all of the United States ' wind and solar installations combined in 2012 (2). While this argument is true, it is hardly accurate in presenting the issue at hand. Similarly to the fact that green energy provides less revenue due its lower amount of recourses, the same issue prevents green energy from producing an equal amount of energy as oil. The money and innovations needed to satisfy green energy 's potential is denied due to the misconceptions that the public harbors. Erwin points out, "It 's hard to justify bankrolling energy technologies as long as the United States does not embrace a national strategy to end its addiction to oil" (1). If the walls of confusion can be demolished and the government decides to throw its backing behind green energy, then the energy crisis would at last be …show more content…
In return, the human race has perpetually poisoned it, which could be equated to a grown man spitting in the face of the woman who birthed him. Like a grown man, humanity knows better, so now is the time to take action. Committing to a green energy strategy preserves the global climate and shields innocent ecosystems from harm. Jonathan Katz, a longtime journalist in the realm of technological advancements, feels that the advantages are undeniable. Now more than ever green energy results in increased fuel efficiency, decreased fuel cost, and most importantly, greatly reduced carbon emissions (1). Effectively exterminating the greenhouse effect running rampant in the atmosphere. Delicate ecosystems around the world are also being put into jeopardy by hazardous drilling practices, and green energy would produce no such byproducts, while at the same time serving the same purpose as oil. Tyler Priest, however, is tired of slanderous claims. He retorts that critics often exaggerate the risks and impact that routine drilling operations have on the ecosystems. They have learned from the Deepwater Horizon incident. The industry now has improved equipment, refined procedures, and strict safety protocol (2). Species of fish are not going to suddenly become extinct due to oil drilling, and the risk of entire ecosystems collapsing is not realistic either. Interestingly, Priest makes use of the word "exaggerate". He avoids
Nearly all of the energy Americans consume derives from fossil fuels. Oil is the only substance that can satisfy the United States’ hunger for energy. According to Tyler Priest, a professor at the University of Iowa, the energy produced by one offshore oil platform in 2010 was equivalent to all of the electricity generated from all of the United States ' wind and solar installations combined in 2012 (2). While this argument is true, it is hardly accurate in presenting the issue at hand. Similarly to the fact that green energy provides less revenue due its lower amount of recourses, the same issue prevents green energy from producing an equal amount of energy as oil. The money and innovations needed to satisfy green energy 's potential is denied due to the misconceptions that the public harbors. Erwin points out, "It 's hard to justify bankrolling energy technologies as long as the United States does not embrace a national strategy to end its addiction to oil" (1). If the walls of confusion can be demolished and the government decides to throw its backing behind green energy, then the energy crisis would at last be …show more content…
In return, the human race has perpetually poisoned it, which could be equated to a grown man spitting in the face of the woman who birthed him. Like a grown man, humanity knows better, so now is the time to take action. Committing to a green energy strategy preserves the global climate and shields innocent ecosystems from harm. Jonathan Katz, a longtime journalist in the realm of technological advancements, feels that the advantages are undeniable. Now more than ever green energy results in increased fuel efficiency, decreased fuel cost, and most importantly, greatly reduced carbon emissions (1). Effectively exterminating the greenhouse effect running rampant in the atmosphere. Delicate ecosystems around the world are also being put into jeopardy by hazardous drilling practices, and green energy would produce no such byproducts, while at the same time serving the same purpose as oil. Tyler Priest, however, is tired of slanderous claims. He retorts that critics often exaggerate the risks and impact that routine drilling operations have on the ecosystems. They have learned from the Deepwater Horizon incident. The industry now has improved equipment, refined procedures, and strict safety protocol (2). Species of fish are not going to suddenly become extinct due to oil drilling, and the risk of entire ecosystems collapsing is not realistic either. Interestingly, Priest makes use of the word "exaggerate". He avoids