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Reflective Essay 1
Energy in the Human History
Joseph Sheaffer
Reflective Essay 1
Joseph Sheaffer
Reflective Essay 1
States (EIA 2013). Hydropower was replaced by coal, and then coal was
replaced by petroleum in order to use the highest energy fuel.
Currently, we live in a time when we have such a high need for
electricity, machines and technology. The primary avenue for powering these
machines is through energy fuels, such as petroleum and natural gas, which
are non-renewable resources. Not only are we using tremendous amounts of
resources that cannot be replicated, but we are also polluting the Earth with
the waste from these energy sources. In an effort to continually utilize
energy sources to improve the food, living conditions, and length of life, we
have not developed efficient, clean ways to supply the energy we need.
The human race started from humble beginnings, using only our
manpower to do everything needed to survive. From this initial start, we
have grown exponentially. However, the current energy sources we have are
very inefficient and pollute the environment. For the future, we need to look
to the energy sources of our roots. Combining natural resources, such as the
sun, wind and power, with current technology, we will be able to meet our
energy demands in much more efficient ways.
Joseph Sheaffer
Reflective Essay 1
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