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    Climate Change and Structural Engineers The sun is the main source of energy to the planet and annually it supplies the earth with certain amount of energy. Some of this energy is reflected back to space directly, but the rest that enters the planets is either absorbed by the atmosphere and earth surface or reflected back to space. However some of the energy is trapped by the atmosphere to warm the earth’s surface in a natural way. This phenomenon is called the ‘The Greenhouse Effect’ which is…

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    positively impacted. Using renewable and clean energy sources lessens our reliance on fossil fuels and other depleting sources. The construction process of a traditional home alone emits much construction waste” (par.6). In other words, Farah believes green homes are beneficial and it is because they are energy efficient. They are energy efficient because it uses clean energy from other sources other than oil. Oil and fossil fuel spread carbon dioxide into the…

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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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    of the fossil fuel. There are way too many deadly side effects of using fossil fuels especially at the rate we use them today. Some are terrible for our environment, economy, and society. The effects that fossil fuels are having on the environment are becoming more and more irreversible, soon there will be nothing that we can do to fix our mistakes. The change to renewable sources of energy will prevent further damage and be more beneficial for the environment, as well as the economy. Fossil…

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    Most people do not think about what they are breathing in every day they’re outside. Chances are you did not realize you are breathing in carbon monoxide, a clear gas that blocks oxygen to the brain and can kill a human. With over 1 billion cars on the road every day, the impacts on breathing are astronomical. Millions of Americans everyday breathe in the toxic gas that is emitted from the tailpipes of cars, planes, trucks, buses etc. And slowly it is taking its toll, causing diseases,…

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    independent. The US relies on other countries’ ability to provide fossil fuels to thrive as a country. It would be very beneficial to many people if the US, and other countries, are energy independent. Another incentive to creating new energy means is the possibility of money to be made with new innovation. Not only would someone rather pay for a clean energy alternative, but an alternative could ultimately be cheaper than fossil fuels. There is a huge amount of money to be made for the person…

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    will double renewable energy production and renovate public buildings to make them more energy efficient." Although alternative energy is more pricy than traditional produced materials,renewable energy will aid in reducing pollution and help conserve fossil fuels which make up oil,coal,and natural gas. A form of alternate energy is Solar energy. Solar energy uses a solar-electric system that obtains light from solar rays and converts them into electricity that can power anything from small…

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    dead because of the oil spills that occur. The problem with all of this is that so many humans don 't think that Global warming is an actual thing and all the other things that are affecting this world today, big corporations that are involved with fossil fuel are filled with greed that they won 't stop harming the planet as long as they make money and humans need to start treating this as a serious problem before all the animals and rainforest are gone.Without knowing the problems to normal…

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    of climate change. Are the changes in temperature just a natural swing or does the problem stem from the irresponsible interactions of human beings with our environment? In my mind, the changing climate is undoubtedly caused by human activities. Fossil fuel burning, mining, deforestation, fertilizing, and landfills are only a few human influences on climate change. These human activities result in the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, these gasses then trap heat in the…

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    amount of fossil fuels that you use. This could be done by buying a car that runs on electricity, hydrogen, or a hybrid of electricity and gas, or by taking the bus. These methods work, but they aren 't the most effective. electric and hybrid cars need the electricity from somewhere, and it is produced by mostly burning fossil fuels to turn a turbine which makes the electricity, so it still isn 't clean. Hydrogen cells are costly, complicated, and most of our hydrogen comes from fossil fuels…

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