How do you make non renewable energy resources last longer?

Answer 1

Fossil fuels are a finite resource. They are produced over a very long time (millions of years) and the rate of creation is far below the current rate of consumption. There is the opportunity to exploit some oil reserves which haven't been tapped previously due to costs or technical constraints - but these would provide only a relatively short extension to the life of fossil fuels.

So, to make fossil fuels last as long as possible we would need to develop better methods to extract it from the ground and new technologies to extract deposits such as the oily sand deposits in Canada. Obviously if we reduce the rate of consumption then fossil fuels will last longer. Lets say there are 20 billion barrels of oil left... if we currently consume 10 billion barrels of oil per year this would mean there's only two years supply left. If we reduce our consumption to 2 billion barrels of oil per year that would provide ten years supply.

All that said, the burning of fossil fuels produces a large amount of CO2 (carbon dioxide) which acts as a greenhouse gas, causing significant global warming and climate change. These concerns are bigger than simply making fossil fuels last longer. If we continue to burn fossil fuels at the current rate the environment will continue to suffer. Its generally accepted the level of damage inflicted is already sufficient to mean significant problems for humans.

Development of alternative, safe, clean and sustainable energy (even if it costs slightly more) is the current aim. Google for alternative energy sources for lots of examples from Biofuels (crops grown and turned into fuels in a short period of time) to Wave / Wind power.

Answer 2

1. Finding alternative resources so that there is less demand for the original resource (example: solar, wind, nuclear power in place of generating electricity from fossil fuels)
2. Finding ways to use resources more efficiently so that less is required (example: hybrid cars that are more fuel efficient)
3. Finding ways to recycle some resources so that there is less demand for raw resources
4. Finding alternative ways to accomplish whatever the resources were used for so that they may not be required at all

Answer 3

To make non-renewable energy resources last longer, we can promote energy efficiency by investing in technologies that reduce energy waste and improve energy deployment. Additionally, we can encourage the development and adoption of alternative energy sources such as renewable energy to decrease dependence on non-renewable resources. Proper recycling and waste management also play a crucial role in preserving non-renewable resources for an extended period.

Answer 4

The Republican Energy Resource Plan:

1. Don't use energy.

2. If you do use energy, use it quickly.

Answer 5

Just don't use it too often

Answer 6

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