The use of renewable energy sources is one of biggest arguments of the twenty first century. On the one side there the supporters of use of this energy for numerous reasons while n the other hand there are those opposed to the ideology. It is a controversial topic with each side providing evidence to support their claims. However, after considerations of the available resources, the conclusion is that renewable resources are vital. The first reason for this claim is the rate of energy depletion that is evident wit former large reserves having little or none oil. In addition, the use of non-renewable resources has been increasing carbon gases leading to the depletion of the ozone layer, and an inevitable global warming scenario. Lastly, not only are there the possibility carbon gases, pollution by these sources of energy causes air and water pollution. Essentially, continued use of the non renewable resources will not only lead to future demise of the human population, it is already causing many deaths and diseases.
The effects of non-renewable energy resources override, it efficiency and low cost. In the current society, energy is cheap, but it has its health implications. "The supply of these energy is limited, and their use threatens our health and environment" (Riley 1). Apart from the risks associated with global warming, burning of fossil fuels cause air pollution related ailments (Riley, 2000). The use of non-renewable energy in developed countries affects many people especially in urban areas. On the other in the developing world, people use charcoal in their stoves, which poses an immediate risk to their health. World Health Organization estimations indicate that 2.5 million young children and women die each year because of the inhalation of dangerous fumes (World Wildlife Fund, 2011). This will increase given the fact that populations are increasing exponentially, and the demand for energy is growing. In addition, urbanization is increasing, and soon major populations of the world will be living in urban centers, which mean that it will be difficult to inhale fresh air, that is essential for their health, for many people.
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[...] In addition, urbanization is increasing, and soon major populations of the world will be living in urban centers, which mean that it will be difficult to inhale fresh air, that is essential for their health, for many people. Opponents of renewable source of energy use a number of reasons to support their stand. One of the arguments used is that renewable resources are expensive. That is many investors will not be willing to invest in this sector. Trainer (2007) suggests, that the limitations of renewable energy hamper investors from risk their capital into an investment that does has low probability of benefiting them through revenue. Another reason is that the source is not reliable. [...]
[...] Renewable energy sources are expensive and unreliable. Riley (2000) reports nonrenewable resources reserves are depleting at an exponential rate. This means that soon or later, the world will have to seek alternatives to the problem of energy. Regardless of the fact that renewable energy sources are expensive, future cities will in the future where there are no more nonrenewable resources to opt for them. At that time, it would be too late and the damages of the excessive pollutions will also be straining future populations. [...]
[...] Lastly, not only are there the possibility carbon gases, pollution by these sources of energy causes air and water pollution. Essentially, continued use of the non renewable resources will not only lead to future demise of the human population, it is already causing many deaths and diseases. The effects of non-renewable energy resources override, it efficiency and low cost. In the current society, energy is cheap, but it has its health implications. supply of these energy is limited, and their use threatens our health and environment” (Riley 1). [...]
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