Some types of alternative energy are : Wind, solar, and Nuclear energy.
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Thursday, December 16, 2010
Alternative (renewable) energy sources
Everyone should use alternative energy sources because it is sustainable. They possibly hold the key to our future.They are also often called renewable energy because in a short period of time they can be renewed. They are green and eco-friendly unlike Non-renewable energy.
Some types of alternative energy are : Wind, solar, and Nuclear energy.
Some types of alternative energy are : Wind, solar, and Nuclear energy.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
The 411 on fossil fuels
Fossil fuels: what are they? Fuels that result from the compression of ancient plant and animal life formed over millions of years. Some examples are coal, oil, and natural gas.
We use fossil fuels for electricity and power. Although there are other forms of energy sources, fossil fuels are the easiest to obtain and we humans often like to take the easy route.
In addition, there are many devastating effects of fossil fuels.
The burning of fossil fuels is the major cause of climate change because large amounts of carbon dioxide is released.
Furthermore, the burning of fossil fuels pollutes both air and water. It also creates smog.
The depletion of fossil fuels
Another great concern is the depletion of the world's supply of fossil fuels. This is not a matter that only concerns china it concerns THE WHOLE WORLD!
We use these resources every day for electricity but many of us don't think about what happens when the earth's supply of fossil fuels are depeleted or run low? We are face with the setback that the supply of fossil fuels in NOT infinite. It is absolutely FINITE. One day, our resources will run out and that will be the end of civilization as we know it. Even when the supply runs low, there may be calamity because people will may be at war fighting for the remaining fossil fuels.
Some estimates say our fossil fuel reserves will be depleted in 50 years. The world will inevitably have to make the switch to reusable energy in the future. We might as well make the switch now and conserve the rest of our remaining supply of fossil fuels!
THE FACT IS THE WORLD CANNOT DEPEND ONLY ON DIRTY ENERGY.
Conserve energy for future generations!
In later posts I will briefly explain types of renewable energy that China (and other countries) can also choose to use.
We use fossil fuels for electricity and power. Although there are other forms of energy sources, fossil fuels are the easiest to obtain and we humans often like to take the easy route.
In addition, there are many devastating effects of fossil fuels.
The burning of fossil fuels is the major cause of climate change because large amounts of carbon dioxide is released.
Furthermore, the burning of fossil fuels pollutes both air and water. It also creates smog.
The depletion of fossil fuels
Another great concern is the depletion of the world's supply of fossil fuels. This is not a matter that only concerns china it concerns THE WHOLE WORLD!
We use these resources every day for electricity but many of us don't think about what happens when the earth's supply of fossil fuels are depeleted or run low? We are face with the setback that the supply of fossil fuels in NOT infinite. It is absolutely FINITE. One day, our resources will run out and that will be the end of civilization as we know it. Even when the supply runs low, there may be calamity because people will may be at war fighting for the remaining fossil fuels.
Some estimates say our fossil fuel reserves will be depleted in 50 years. The world will inevitably have to make the switch to reusable energy in the future. We might as well make the switch now and conserve the rest of our remaining supply of fossil fuels!
From the above pie graph, you can see the demand for coal and oil is very strong. This must change!
Conserve energy for future generations!
In later posts I will briefly explain types of renewable energy that China (and other countries) can also choose to use.
How china responded to being branded the largest energy consumer
China is infamous for surpassing the United States as the largest consumer of energy. In the year 2009 China consumed 2.25 billions tonnes of oil. This number is 4% more than the United States. The chinese government was unsatisfied with these statistic and argues they were incorrect. Branding China with the name highest energy consumer really started to push the chinese government into making some changes. These changes include shutting down factories and using renewable energy. China is already working towards a clean energy. China has a clean energy plan and is working towards it. China invested $34.6 billion towards clean energy last year. China is really pushing to make changes.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Welcome!!!!
The main subject of theis blog is energy consumption in China. I chose this topic because China's industries are growing larger and they are extremely influencial. As China's econmy is growing fast, so is its demamd for energy. We humans have grown to heavily depend on fossil fuels for our energy demands. Fossil fuels accounts for 95% of the world's total energy. China, in particular, is a huge energy consumer. Fossil fuels have so many negatives (which I will name in later posts), one of which is that they will eventually run out!
China can make a point to the world that if even the biggest energy consumer can change their ways, all the other countries should be able to do so too!
China can make a point to the world that if even the biggest energy consumer can change their ways, all the other countries should be able to do so too!
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