Original Argument: Can Alternative Energy Really Replace Fossil Fuels?
With our planet’s appearance changing rapidly, from the melting of the polar caps, to the loss of the Great Barrier Reef, we must recognize a cause for these issues. Many are quick to point fingers at fossil fuels, which are currently our main source of energy. These people demand a switch to alternative energy options, such as biofuels, solar, nuclear energy, and wind energy. Supporters of alternative energy believe that these new methods will solve many problems at once; New alternatives will be more sustainable and less destructive to our plant and boost our economy be create new job fields. They also claim that fossil fuels are inefficient, and propose that these substitutes …show more content…
Many countries have already started to put some forms of renewable energy in place, such as solar panels or windmills. The factories and technology needed to build more, is, in fact, already in our reach. According to the United States Conference of Mayors, “Every state in the country has firms and a labor force with experience making products similar to the blades, gearboxes, brakes, hubs, cooling fans, couplings, drives, cases, bearings, generators, towers and sensors that make up a wind tower. These jobs fall into the familiar durable manufacturing sectors of plastics and rubber, primary metals, fabricated metal products, machinery, computer and electronic products, and electrical equipment” (U.S. Conference of Mayors). It seems that we have the ability to continue the drive towards alternative energy, and therefore we should take advantage of our current system in order to advance into the future. The switch to this new technology is smaller than it might appear at first glance, so countries should strongly consider accepting this transition. At the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, the President of Green For All, Van Jones, even stated, “But if we cling to the old, carbon-intensive energy …show more content…
They believe that it will open up a new job factor that will be large enough to replace the old fossil fuel one, and it will even save money because it will prevent the environmental devastations of climate change. While speaking on the issue of ‘Green Jobs’, The Center of American Progress urged, “Left unchecked, the economic disruption caused by climate change will sap our resources and dampen our growth. But with low-carbon technologies and clean, renewable energy, we can capture a new global market, drive American economic growth, and create green jobs for American workers, offering new skills and new earnings opportunities up and down the economic ladder…” (Podesta, Stern, and Batten). A problem that results from climate change is the natural disasters that impact people around the world. Countries spend numerous amounts of money to prevent large scale impact to infrastructure and also to resolve impact that occurs. The statement from The Center of American Progress assures that countries will save the money from these expenditures, therefore boosting the economy. They continue by stating, “These forces could fuel the creation of good jobs and good prospects for workers at all skill levels… we could ensure the economic security necessary, so that people can take risks and generate wealth for themselves and our country…” (Podesta, Stern, and
With our planet’s appearance changing rapidly, from the melting of the polar caps, to the loss of the Great Barrier Reef, we must recognize a cause for these issues. Many are quick to point fingers at fossil fuels, which are currently our main source of energy. These people demand a switch to alternative energy options, such as biofuels, solar, nuclear energy, and wind energy. Supporters of alternative energy believe that these new methods will solve many problems at once; New alternatives will be more sustainable and less destructive to our plant and boost our economy be create new job fields. They also claim that fossil fuels are inefficient, and propose that these substitutes …show more content…
Many countries have already started to put some forms of renewable energy in place, such as solar panels or windmills. The factories and technology needed to build more, is, in fact, already in our reach. According to the United States Conference of Mayors, “Every state in the country has firms and a labor force with experience making products similar to the blades, gearboxes, brakes, hubs, cooling fans, couplings, drives, cases, bearings, generators, towers and sensors that make up a wind tower. These jobs fall into the familiar durable manufacturing sectors of plastics and rubber, primary metals, fabricated metal products, machinery, computer and electronic products, and electrical equipment” (U.S. Conference of Mayors). It seems that we have the ability to continue the drive towards alternative energy, and therefore we should take advantage of our current system in order to advance into the future. The switch to this new technology is smaller than it might appear at first glance, so countries should strongly consider accepting this transition. At the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, the President of Green For All, Van Jones, even stated, “But if we cling to the old, carbon-intensive energy …show more content…
They believe that it will open up a new job factor that will be large enough to replace the old fossil fuel one, and it will even save money because it will prevent the environmental devastations of climate change. While speaking on the issue of ‘Green Jobs’, The Center of American Progress urged, “Left unchecked, the economic disruption caused by climate change will sap our resources and dampen our growth. But with low-carbon technologies and clean, renewable energy, we can capture a new global market, drive American economic growth, and create green jobs for American workers, offering new skills and new earnings opportunities up and down the economic ladder…” (Podesta, Stern, and Batten). A problem that results from climate change is the natural disasters that impact people around the world. Countries spend numerous amounts of money to prevent large scale impact to infrastructure and also to resolve impact that occurs. The statement from The Center of American Progress assures that countries will save the money from these expenditures, therefore boosting the economy. They continue by stating, “These forces could fuel the creation of good jobs and good prospects for workers at all skill levels… we could ensure the economic security necessary, so that people can take risks and generate wealth for themselves and our country…” (Podesta, Stern, and