Fossil Fuels

Paper Summary:

This paper devotes time to explaining what fossil fuels are, their history and their uses. Specifically, the paper brings to light two major problems with the continued use of fossil fuels; the peak oil theory that contends that oil depletion has begun and the fact that the burning of fossil fuels cause greenhouse gasses associated with global warming. The paper also looks at fossil fuel alternatives and conservation programs worldwide and in the United States and emphasizes the importance of fossil fuel reduction for our future.

Outline:
Introduction
The Science Behind Fossil Fuels: What Are They
The Science Behind Fossil Fuels: Their History
Fossil Fuels' Uses
Controversy and Concern: Peak Oil and Greenhouse Gasses
Fossil Fuel Alternatives and Conservation Programs: Worldwide
Fossil Fuel Alternative and Conservation Programs: The United States
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"As fuel prices continue to rise across the world and effects of global warming are already being observed in some degree, the public's need to know about fossil fuels is greater than ever. Most understand that the fuels are non-renewable resources produced during the years of the dinosaurs, but most do not understand the exact debt of their usage and the profound importance of their discontinuation. Fossil fuels were created in a manner so unique that it would be nearly impossible to recreate today. Because they have been around for millions of years, however, people have been using fossil fuels for quite some time, in spite of the fact they are a non-renewable resource. While the use of fossil fuels have a long history, two major problems with the continued use of the fuels exist."

Sample of Sources Used:

• A Brief History of Coal Use. (2008). Retrieved August 18, 2008, from the United States Department of Energy Web Site:http://fossil.energy.gov/education/energylessons/coal/coal_history.html
• About OEE. (n.d.). Retrieved August 18, 2008, from The Government of Canada Web Site: http://www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/corporate/about-us.cfm?attr=16
• Alternative Fuels. (2008). Retrieved August 18, 2008, from The Environmental Protection Agency Web Site: http://epa.gov/oms/consumer/fuels/altfuels/altfuels.htm
• Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Data Center (2008). Retrieved August 18, 2008, from The United States Department of Energy Web Site: http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/
• Alternative Fuels Program. (2008). Retrieved August 18, 2008, from The Texas State Energy Conservation Office Web Site: http://www.seco.cpa.state.tx.us/alt.html

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