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Why do you continue to use fossil fuels rather than renewable resources?
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∙ 11y ago
Non renewable energy sources like oil, gas & coal are very concentrated forms of energy. All you have to do to release the energy is start them burning and then get out a lot of energy from a relatively small volume. In addition they don't have to be processed where they are found. You can transport them with little trouble. Renewable energy sources like solar & wind are not very concentrated at all. To get a usefull amount of energy from them requires large gathering techniques. These sources also have to be processed into electricity right where they're found. These different characteristics make non renewable energy cheaper to produce. A hundred years ago there was so much oil & gas & coal that no one thought much about it running out and it was so easy to use there was not much interest in the harder much more expensive renewable sources. Nowdays with the polution problem and with fossill fuels getting more scarce and expensive and with advances in technology, renewable sources are looking more and more attractive.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoFossil fuels are used instead of renewable energy as they tend to provide more energy in a short while. Sadly, they are the main source of pollution to the environment.
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∙ 13y agoFossil fuels are not easily replaced because they are nonrenewable resources.
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∙ 12y agobecause renewable energy sources need lots of space and the right conditions to produce enough electricity
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∙ 11y agoBecause that is what the corporations are shoving down everyone's throat, it is about the all mighty dollar for them and nothing else....
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∙ 10y agoThe question as posed is nonsensical.
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Why should you be careful using natural resources?
1. MANY NATURAL RESOURCES CAN BE USED UP FOREVERBecause many of our natural resources are not renewable - as in, once they run out, they'll be gone. Another reason is that if something should happen to them - for example, dangerous chemicals in our water - the damage will be at the best, expensive, and at the worst, permanent. Finally, our natural resources are important to more things than just us - they are also vital for animal and plant species. Here is Wikipedia's description of non-renewable natural resources:"A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be re-made or re-grown. Often fossil fuels, such as coal, petroleum and natural gas are considered non-renewable resources, as they do not naturally re-form at a rate that makes the way we use them sustainable. This is as opposed to natural resources such as timber, which re-grows naturally and can, in theory, be harvested sustainably at a constant rate without depleting the existing resource pool. In this sense, all mined resources, stone, metals, uranium, and various other materials and minerals should be considered non renewable."2. WE ARE USING UP THESE RESOURCES TOO MUCHWhat's bad is that we are over-using our non-renewable natural resources! "Natural resources such as coal, oil, or natural gas, take millions of years to form naturally and cannot be replaced as fast as they are consumed. Eventually they will be used up. At present, the main energy sources used by humans are non-renewable; renewable resources, such as solar, tidal, wind, and geothermal power, have so far been less exploited. Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas generate a considerable amount of energy when they are burnt (the process of combustion)."3. WE DON'T NEED THESE RESOURCES AS MUCH AS WE THINK WE DOWhat are we using these non-renewable resources for? For the most part, energy - keeping our cars running, our air conditioners working, and our ceiling lights on. The problem is that we in North America are using way more energy than we need. We're wasting it, basically. There are alternatives, and I've pasted a link with more information in the sources section.4. USING THESE RESOURCES DOESN'T JUST HURT THE RESOURCES, IT HURTS THE ENVIRONMENTAnother problem is that non-renewable resources are high in carbon, and this means that when we use them as fuels, their carbon goes into our atmosphere. There, it sits like a blanket and keeps heat from the sun close to the earth, rather than letting it "bounce back" to outer space. So our summers and winters get steadily hotter, our weather gets more turbulent (more hurricanes, for example) and places that help keep us cooler - like the North Pole - start melting dangerously.Basically, we generally think that "everything will be okay" - but it isn't that simple. We're using things up, now more than ever, and that's why we should be careful!
What are two reasons people need alternative energy resources rather than continuing to use fossil fuels?
We will eventually run out of oil from fossil fuels because it is finite. Worldwide, scientists believe that there is only 500 years of fossil fuels left at the current population increase level. The second reason is that burning these fuels increase greenhouse gases that warm the planet.
Is air renewable resources?
No, air is created by plants that go through the process of photosynthesis, mostly in plants with leaves. If all the plants in the world were destroyed, then I guess it would be plausible but with plants it is impossible.
One advantage of using fossil fuels rather than biomass?
Fossil Fuels are convenient and easy to use, they also generate a lot of Energy.By: MI
Why are you running out of fossil fuels?
We are running out of fossil fuels because people are driving to the same place with 2 cars rather than 1 if you 2 are friends so one of you can give each other a lift , :) lol I think
Why do you use biomass rather than using fossil fuel?
Biomass energy is renewable as Fossil Fuels are not
Which is an advantage of obtaining energy from the wind rather than from fossil fuels?
wind is a renewable energy source ,while fossil fuels are nonrenewable .
What are ten alternative energy resources rather than fossil fuels?
Solar. Wind.
What are two other benefits of using hydroelectiric rather than fossil fuels as a source of energy?
The enerrgy is cleaner and it is a renewable resource
Why country should not depend on the sale of non-renewable resources to sustain their livelihood?
This is because, after all their non-renewable resources is no more, they can not survive. They should rather buy non-renewable resources from another country to keep their livelihood sustainable. After all the other countries' resources have depleted, they can sell away their resources and earn a lot of money, which is what United States of America is doing.
How can you go greener?
you can go greener by turning off your television fully rather than leaving it on standby. also, you can buy energy saving resources like energy daving bulbs and you can become greener by using renewable resources insted of using non renewable resources
What are two advantages of using biodiesel rather than normal diesel?
1) It is environmentally friendly 2) It is made from renewable resources
Is charcoal renewable resources?
Yes. Charcoal is produced by burning wood in kilns that restrict the oxygen, so causing the wood to smoulder rather than burn. It is renewable as tree planting and forestry is continuous.
Is a windmills a nonrenewable resources or a renewable sources?
It would be naïve to say that there is a completely renewable source of energy. The sun, for example, which is the source of all energy on Earth, will form a Red Giant in a few billion years time, and will produce far less energy than it had in the past. Additionally, although wind (which relies on the sun) is renewable per say, machines to make use of wind energy, such as wind turbines, require maintenance et cetera and are in that sense, not *completely* renewable. However, for our purposes, and especially in contrast to Fossil fuels, the Sun, the wind, the tides et cetera are renewable sources of energy. Windmills are machines which convert the wind's energy into another form of energy. They, themselves, are not "renewable *sources," rather they can make use of a 'renewable' source, 'the wind,' to transform kinetic into potential energy.
Why should you be careful using natural resources?
1. MANY NATURAL RESOURCES CAN BE USED UP FOREVERBecause many of our natural resources are not renewable - as in, once they run out, they'll be gone. Another reason is that if something should happen to them - for example, dangerous chemicals in our water - the damage will be at the best, expensive, and at the worst, permanent. Finally, our natural resources are important to more things than just us - they are also vital for animal and plant species. Here is Wikipedia's description of non-renewable natural resources:"A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be re-made or re-grown. Often fossil fuels, such as coal, petroleum and natural gas are considered non-renewable resources, as they do not naturally re-form at a rate that makes the way we use them sustainable. This is as opposed to natural resources such as timber, which re-grows naturally and can, in theory, be harvested sustainably at a constant rate without depleting the existing resource pool. In this sense, all mined resources, stone, metals, uranium, and various other materials and minerals should be considered non renewable."2. WE ARE USING UP THESE RESOURCES TOO MUCHWhat's bad is that we are over-using our non-renewable natural resources! "Natural resources such as coal, oil, or natural gas, take millions of years to form naturally and cannot be replaced as fast as they are consumed. Eventually they will be used up. At present, the main energy sources used by humans are non-renewable; renewable resources, such as solar, tidal, wind, and geothermal power, have so far been less exploited. Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas generate a considerable amount of energy when they are burnt (the process of combustion)."3. WE DON'T NEED THESE RESOURCES AS MUCH AS WE THINK WE DOWhat are we using these non-renewable resources for? For the most part, energy - keeping our cars running, our air conditioners working, and our ceiling lights on. The problem is that we in North America are using way more energy than we need. We're wasting it, basically. There are alternatives, and I've pasted a link with more information in the sources section.4. USING THESE RESOURCES DOESN'T JUST HURT THE RESOURCES, IT HURTS THE ENVIRONMENTAnother problem is that non-renewable resources are high in carbon, and this means that when we use them as fuels, their carbon goes into our atmosphere. There, it sits like a blanket and keeps heat from the sun close to the earth, rather than letting it "bounce back" to outer space. So our summers and winters get steadily hotter, our weather gets more turbulent (more hurricanes, for example) and places that help keep us cooler - like the North Pole - start melting dangerously.Basically, we generally think that "everything will be okay" - but it isn't that simple. We're using things up, now more than ever, and that's why we should be careful!
Is there a science group who doesn't believe in global warming?
No. The "groups" that don't believe in global warming are not science groups, but rather groups of disparate individuals, supported (and often funded) by the fossil fuel industry, which has the most to lose from a change to renewable energy.
Is palm oil more coefficient than fossil fuels?
I believe you are asking if palm oil is more efficient than fossil fuels. Generally, you will not increase the miles per gallon by using palm oil rather than gasoline. However, you will be using a renewable fuel rather than a non-renewable fuel. A car or truck must be specially design for bio-diesel. Palm oil is also used for cooking so if more of it is used for fuel, there is less available for cooking. You may find very interesting information about palm oil and biofuels in the links.
