In recent decades, scientists have confirmed that the burning of fossil fuels has led to an increase in the Earth's temperature that eventually could render the planet uninhabitable. When fossil fuels are burned, they release greenhouse gasses that over the years, have slowly caused the Earth's climate to change. The harmful effects of climate change have caused rising sea levels, an increase in extreme and destructive weather such as hurricanes, a dramatic drop in crop yields, and the extinction of certain species and endangerment of many others. It is vital to find cleaner alternatives to these fuels and instances such as the company British Petroleum spilling millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 is only destroying our
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Posted on Infobaselearning.com strives to educate and allow readers to take a stance on whether or not the United States should increase production of fossil fuels. The article states how supporters favoring the use of oil favor the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which is described as a “36-inch-diameter crude oil pipeline, beginning in Hardisty, Alberta, and extending south to Steele City, Nebraska. This pipeline is a critical infrastructure project for the economic strength and energy security of the United States” (KXL Pipeline Project). This project advocates the use of “hydrofracking”. Hydrofracking pumps water, sand, and chemicals deep underground releasing natural gas, which is considered one of the cleanest sources of fossil fuels. The article then follows with people who oppose the pipeline when British Petroleum, a leading oil and gas company, spilled more than a million of gallons …show more content…
Material that stands out when reading the article is the statement on the Obama administration, “The government spent $24 billion on energy subsidies in 2011, with $16 billion going to renewable energy projects and $2.5 billion going to oil and gas companies” (Energy Policy). The Obama administration did this to push America in to using alternative forms of energy such as wind and solar power. Quoting Barack Obama’s assessment of energy policy, “Climate change is no longer a distant threat… We are already feeling its impacts across the country and the world.… Last year alone, there were 11 different weather and climate disaster events… resulting in over $110 billion in estimated damages" (Energy Policy). This quote was used appropriately in the last paragraphs of the article to give the audience perspective and reflect on the subject of America’s energy policy. This article conveys a strong message to the reader by providing examples of unbiased facts and information equally on both sides of the debate to let the audience construct a feasible
Posted on Infobaselearning.com strives to educate and allow readers to take a stance on whether or not the United States should increase production of fossil fuels. The article states how supporters favoring the use of oil favor the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which is described as a “36-inch-diameter crude oil pipeline, beginning in Hardisty, Alberta, and extending south to Steele City, Nebraska. This pipeline is a critical infrastructure project for the economic strength and energy security of the United States” (KXL Pipeline Project). This project advocates the use of “hydrofracking”. Hydrofracking pumps water, sand, and chemicals deep underground releasing natural gas, which is considered one of the cleanest sources of fossil fuels. The article then follows with people who oppose the pipeline when British Petroleum, a leading oil and gas company, spilled more than a million of gallons …show more content…
Material that stands out when reading the article is the statement on the Obama administration, “The government spent $24 billion on energy subsidies in 2011, with $16 billion going to renewable energy projects and $2.5 billion going to oil and gas companies” (Energy Policy). The Obama administration did this to push America in to using alternative forms of energy such as wind and solar power. Quoting Barack Obama’s assessment of energy policy, “Climate change is no longer a distant threat… We are already feeling its impacts across the country and the world.… Last year alone, there were 11 different weather and climate disaster events… resulting in over $110 billion in estimated damages" (Energy Policy). This quote was used appropriately in the last paragraphs of the article to give the audience perspective and reflect on the subject of America’s energy policy. This article conveys a strong message to the reader by providing examples of unbiased facts and information equally on both sides of the debate to let the audience construct a feasible