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Other sources of energy besides hydrocarbon fossil fuels are important because of several of reasons:
# Time: Petroleum/Oil takes a very long time for nature to produce, thousands to millions of years.
# Pollution: Hydrocarbons under perfect conditions would break down into C02 and H20, but we don't live in perfect conditions; hydrocarbons are only partially burned leaving smaller hydrocarbons in our air like Methane CH4 or Propane C2H6 and even Nitrous Oxide NO2, which are damaging to the air we breath and the life cycle of plants.
# Carbon Dioxide: Even if combustion were perfect, the amounts of CO2 we pump into the air from our factories and cars is phenomenal and we are changing the environment of our world as we speak, not for the better.
# Limited amounts: there is only so much oil and gas in the world, it will run out sometime.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoFossil fuels, which have been traditionally used by human beings as an energy sources, are non-renewable sources of energy. These sources of energy are limited and cannot replenish on their own. They are being consumed at a large rate. If this rate of consumption continues, then the fossil fuels would be exhausted from the Earth.
As well as this, burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) is the main cause of global warming. Carbon dioxide (CO2) released is adding to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Therefore, we have to conserve the energy sources. Hence, we should look for alternate sources of energy.
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∙ 15y agoIt is important because one day we all will run out of these fossil fuels & if we run out of these fossil fuels our lives will be paused.
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∙ 14y agoBecause the xisting energy sources are either A> Running out, or B> Harmfull to the enviroment, or both.
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Why do you try to find new sources of energy?
You try to find new sources of energy so that if one day, the source of energy we use runs out, we will have an alternative. Also, some of the energy we use today has a bad effect to our environment and if people find new sources of energy that are possibly better than what we use currently, we will be saving the earth and using less cost if the new source of energy is cheap.
Which of these is a factor in the U.S. need to find alternative energy sources?
finite oil reserves and an expanding market for oil
Where can you find motion energy?
Motion energy, or kinetic energy can be found in anything that moves. M Need to find, we see every day in the ability, as long as you move, it will consume energy.
Why is it important that you increase the use of energy from renewable sources?
Because when you depend on energy sources which are not renewable and they run out, you are (for lack of a better descriptive and effective term) screwed. However, dependence on renewable sources means you will hypothetically never run out of energy and renewable sources are typically cheap; the only cost is the initial setup and maintenance.
What device takes in sound energy and produces electrical energy?
i don't know i really need to find out to for homework are you in my class by any chance haha ?
Why does us need to find alternative energy sources?
Dependence on fossil fuels causes environmental damage.
Why does the US need to find alternative energy sources?
Dependence on fossil fuels causes environmental damage.
What is a factor in the U.S. need to find alternative energy sources?
Environmental dangers caused by dependence on fossil fuels
How can you overcome the disadvantages of coal?
You can't overcome them! The main disadvantage of coal is that it is a non-renewable fossil fuel. Therefore it will run out in the future. We need to find viable alternative energy sources.
Why do you try to find new sources of energy?
You try to find new sources of energy so that if one day, the source of energy we use runs out, we will have an alternative. Also, some of the energy we use today has a bad effect to our environment and if people find new sources of energy that are possibly better than what we use currently, we will be saving the earth and using less cost if the new source of energy is cheap.
Do you think that we need to find alternate environmentally friendly energy sources?
Desperately Soon, YES.
Why do you need other forms of energy besides fossil fuel energy?
because fossil fuels are running out so we need to find other sources to use
Why is it important use alternative energy sources?
Alternative to what ? IF you are referring to oil based fuels, THEN the answer is that the supply of oil is finite, but demand for it is not. The supply of solar energy is constant and infinite. Having solar panels on the roof of every home would save an unbelievable amount of natural resources and eliminate a lot of the polution caused by burning fossil fuels and also save the consumers a lot of money on their electric bills.
What is the cheapest alternative energy source?
the cheapest alternative source of energy is biomass. because we can use it all and free and easy to find.
What are exhaustable sources?
Exhaustible sources are natural resources that can be depleted over time, such as fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural gas) and minerals. These sources are finite and not easily replenished at the rate they are consumed, leading to potential scarcity and environmental impacts when exhausted. It is important to find alternative, sustainable sources of energy to reduce reliance on exhaustible sources.
What is a reason that alternative energy sources are needed?
As a fact there is a great demand in the current energy market. So alternate sources of energy are necessary because we will run out of fuel. Also we can get green and clean energy if we consider for alternate energy source. But we have to make a right decision on which kind of alternate energy source actually works.
Why is biomass becoming more important?
Since this world's fossil fuel supply is getting lower, people need to find alternative forms of energy to continue producing electricity. Since biomass is an alternative energy source, its importance is growing in place of fossil fuels.
