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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.
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∙ 6y ago- 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)
- Finding ways to use resources more efficiently so that less is required (example: hybrid cars that are more fuel efficient)
- Finding ways to recycle some resources so that there is less demand for raw resources
- Finding alternative ways to accomplish whatever the resources were used for so that they may not be required at all
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∙ 13y agoThe Republican Energy Resource Plan:
1. Don't use energy.
2. If you do use energy, use it quickly.
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∙ 12y agoJust don't use it too often
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∙ 11y agoicecream
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Why is renewable energy important?
Non-renewable resources such as oil and coal will eventually run out, whereby it will stop providing us with energy. Renewable resources, on the other hand, will not run out. Examples like sunlight, wind, tree,water etc. can be used to provide us with energy as well after non-renewable resources have been exhausted. why are renewable resources important?!? well, because we need our resources.. energy, fuel ect.. but, we dont want to harm the planet to get them. So, we use renewable resources so we use resources that doesnt take away things from our environment that we cant put back in. That way we dont make the situation worse by removing important things from our planet, and also keep resources that we can continue to count on.
How are renewable and nonrenewable energy different?
Yes, nonrenewable and renewable sources are different - very different. For example, nonrenewable sources such as fossil fuels harm the environment and will run out soon. Green renewable sources are good for the environment such as solar energy. It comes from the sun. That is why it is called solar energy.
Are minerals a renewable resource?
No because it is a finite nonrenewable material. Technically there is no such thing as a renewable resource as there's a limit to everything including the sun. Things like trees, wind, waves and sunlight are considered such as their energy is derived from the sun and thus could last as long as it does.
What is a resource that cannot be used up?
These are called renewable sources, though they are not necessarily constant. You can include wind, solar, wave, tidal, hydro, and biomass.
What are the pros of non-renewable?
The advantage of non renewable energy, is it's easy and cheap to use. There is no better way to store transfer and use energy than gasoline for powering motor vehicles. It's quick to pump fossil fuel into a car. Its stable in the tank and a gas tank hold quite a bit, and a gasoline powered car is cheap to manufacture. * Coal is a ready-made fuel. * It is relatively cheap to mine and to convert into energy. * Coal supplies will last longer than oil or gas * Oil is a ready-made fuel. * Relatively cheap to mine and to convert into energy * It is a relatively cheap form of energy. * It's a slightly cleaner fuel than coal and oil. * Gas is a ready-made fuel. * Nuclear has a small amount of radioactive material produces a lot of energy. And raw materials are relatively cheap and can last quite a long time. * It doesn't give off atmospheric pollutants. * Biomass is a cheap and readily available source of energy. and If the crops are replaced, biomass can be a long-term, sustainable energy source, but Biomass is actually considered renewable as plants are always growing. * Wood is a cheap and readily available source of energy. If the trees are replaced, wood burning can be a long-term, sustainable energy source
Why will fossil and nuclear fuels last longer if we also use renewable energy resources?
The more renewable energy we use the less non-renewable energy we use. And if we use less of it, it'll last longer.
Will renewable energy resources last longer than nonrenewable resources?
Renewable energy resources like sun, wind, hydro, tidal etc will last as long as the sun is still going.Non-renewable resources like fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are limited, and will eventually run out if we keep on burning them.
How long will oil resources last?
The remaining life of non-renewable energy resources are constantly being revised due to new innovations in extraction and processing methods, and because of developments in renewable energy resources.
Why is sustainable energy important?
Because non-renewable sources are...well...non-renewable? They won't last forever. Renewable resources can be renewed. Congratz
How do you make non renewable resources last longer?
Just don't use it too often
Why is renewable energy important?
Non-renewable resources such as oil and coal will eventually run out, whereby it will stop providing us with energy. Renewable resources, on the other hand, will not run out. Examples like sunlight, wind, tree,water etc. can be used to provide us with energy as well after non-renewable resources have been exhausted. why are renewable resources important?!? well, because we need our resources.. energy, fuel ect.. but, we dont want to harm the planet to get them. So, we use renewable resources so we use resources that doesnt take away things from our environment that we cant put back in. That way we dont make the situation worse by removing important things from our planet, and also keep resources that we can continue to count on.
How do you save non renewable resources?
You can only save them if you don't use them, but you can use less to make them last longer
How can you obtain fossil fuels?
fossil fuels come from non-renewable (will not last forever) energy resources, these non-renewable energy resources (fossil fuels) come from CRUDE OIL, COAL, NATURAL GAS, NUCLEAR, sometimes wood and biomass - this depends on how it is extracted
What is the least non renewable resources?
coal, gas You used a double negative here. The least non-renewable means the same thing as the most renewable. I would say sunlight is the most renewable energy source. Sure the sun will burn out some day, but that will be a long time from now. Sunlight will last a lot longer than coal and gas.
How long will renewable energy last?
A sustainable resource means it will last for ever, or for as long as humans renew the source.
How are renewable and nonrenewable energy different?
Yes, nonrenewable and renewable sources are different - very different. For example, nonrenewable sources such as fossil fuels harm the environment and will run out soon. Green renewable sources are good for the environment such as solar energy. It comes from the sun. That is why it is called solar energy.
Name of electrical energy allows oil coal and gas to last longer?
conserving our supplies of fossil fuels by using 'Renewable' energy from wind, solar and tides
