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    Lomborg's boldest claims was that cheap fossil fuels would improve lives. He reasoned that with the use of coal, countries have vanquished the spectre of poverty that haunts many, and that fossil fuels will continue to be an integral part of our daily lives. Upon closer examination of Lomborg's strand of argument, it is revealed that one of its biggest flaws is the blatant omission that several poor countries already have access to cheap fossil fuels through fuel subsidies. In fact, the biggest…

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    The world has solely relied on fossil fuels to supply us energy. Alone petroleum, coal, natural gas, and oil makes up eighty-one percent of the United States of America’s energy. If the world does not push to use alternative energy, eventually completely switching to alternative energy, leaving fossil fuels in the past, we will never stop some of the environmental problems contributed with burning fossil fuels. Some of the harsh environmental problems are air pollution, water pollution, and oil…

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    There are many pros and cons of alternative energy and fossil fuels. There are many more pros of alternative energy. Pros of renewable energy is, it is available all over the world because there is sun and wind. There is no chance of renewable energy becoming depleted in the future. Renewable energy can boost economic growth and increase job opportunities ("Renewable Green Energy"). There are many pros of renewable energy but there are always cons too. There are also cons of renewable energy…

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    that could sustain a city like fossil fuels do. There in fact plenty of alternatives to fossil fuels and one that is sweeping the planet is wind power (Small Wind Turbine, Big Difference | EniDay). Fossil fuels are an everyday resource used by people. It powers the trains, planes, and automobiles that help make cities run. Some people argue that cutting out fossil fuels, or even just reducing the amount used, would devastate the economy. Changing from fossil fuels to renewable energy forms would…

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    necessity for us. Whereas due to certain factors humans have to find out alternative sources. Fossil fuel resource in our world is decreasing exponentially. In addition, there are financial and environmental problems related. We need to develop alternative energy or fuel resources. First of all, finding alternative sources of energy or fuel helps in financial stability. There was a gradual increase in fuel price in the past years. In all the main regions of the world, there are temporary…

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    utilizing fossil fuels to create the required energy to power our homes, cars, and businesses. Regrettably, our reserves of fossil fuels are running low, and they have been viewed to increase the temperature in the atmosphere and accelerate global warming. As more people in the world utilize our energy reserves, people need a newer, cleaner source of energy. The substitutions are plentiful and would be beneficial to the wellbeing of the whole world. Humanity must replace its fossil fuel use with…

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    representatives that support the burning of fossil fuels, so they can continue making their money. McKibben states the importance of having in enemy, and that’s when people will act. He illustrates the carbon fuel industry and those who profit from it as the enemy. He provides the idea that once moral outrage has occurred, then that will give rise to a real…

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    strong. Solar energy is obtained from the heat and light of the sun. Sustainable energy sources should replace traditional energy sources such as oil, coal, and nuclear power because it would help improve the environment, can stop the overuse of fossil fuel, and it can help improve the economy around the world. Sustainable energy sources should replace traditional energy sources such as oil, coal, and nuclear power because it can help improve the environment. An article named Why Renewable…

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    the most debated subjects this century is the policy on climate change. Specifically about how to go about decreasing one of the leading components most impacted by society, carbon emissions. Carbon dioxide is emitted through the combustion of fossil fuels, which is the main source of power for many of society’s technology and methods of transportation. Due to the increase use of these technologies, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased to a dangerous level, changing Earth’s climate; in…

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    the nation’s economy grows, consumption rates rise, and energy plants produce more. Increased production means that byproducts of producing energy increase. Global warming and other degradations to the environment are directly linked to burning fossil fuels like coal and natural gas. In addition, coal and oil deposits are…

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