Did you know that the United States may run out of fossil fuels as soon as the year 2060? Renewable energy are forms of the sun, wind, and water while nonrenewable energy are forms of coal, oil, and gas. In this essay I will be explaining to you about renewable and nonrenewable energy.
First, let’s look at nonrenewable energy. Fossil fuels are easier to transport, store, and use than most other fuel sources. Fossil fuels are highly effective sources of energy because they are rich in hydrocarbons. When fossil fuels are burned for energy it is a major cause of pollution. When fossil fuels are burned, they pollute our air with chemicals like carbon dioxide. When they are released, carbon dioxide traps dust and heat in our atmosphere, which is a part of global warming.Geologists are hard at work trying to find new sources of fossil fuels. About ninety percent of our total use comes from the burning of fossil fuels. Petrochemicals are derived from oil or natural
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Renewable energy does not pollute the environment and disperse through a very wide area. Biomass is another type of renewable energy that derived from plants or animals. The solar energy stored in the chemical compounds of biomass can make liquid fuels like ethanol for cars, gaseous fuels like methane, that can be burned in place of natural gas, and solid fuels like wood chips that can be burned instead of coal. You also have to collect it before you are able to use it and it is difficult to harness.Furthermore, an incentive structure needs to be established that makes the investment in such technology viable. Solar cells, wind farms, and hydroelectric power have been used successfully to generate electricity for industry, transportation, and for use in homes. (Facing the challenge: Nonrenewable and Renewable