Why do we need to seek out alternative forms of energy?

Question

Why do we need to seek out alternative forms of energy?

Answer 1

Normally, I wouldn't give this a second thought.  Now, I'm a little concerned.  I live in Springfield, Mo.  We typically have the lowest prices.  Here's something to worry about.  DIESEL here, is $3.49 a gallon.  Sure, we drive mostly, gas cars.  18 wheelers need DIESEL!!@!!  They deliver ALL our necessities, to local places.  They're suffering bad.  The pain WILL be passed on to US!!  Fuel Surcharges!!  I don't even drive 1.  It'll affect EVERYTHING!  That's why, we, and your question is a POSITIVE!!!  P.S.  It's a Catch 22.  Alot of the 'Gallon' price IS Federal Excise Tax.  They're getting their cut.  They don't mind, as long as there is no big revolution.

Answer 2

Think of it from a standpoint of what energy costs to you. As supplies of oil and coal dwindle, their costs will increase. That means higher electric bills, and higher prices to fill up. On the other hand, as alternative energy technology improves, it will continue to get cheaper. At some point in time, it is certain that alternative energy sources -- whether they be solar, wind, or renewable fuels -- will become cheaper than coal and oil.

So even if you ignore the environmental benefits completely, alternative energy sources will be what's best for the consumer in the long run.

Answer 3

For one, we do not have an unlimited supply of oil, coal, fossil fuels, etc.  We will eventually run out - and when we do, its best to be prepared.

Second, we are dependent on others for our oil needs, and developing alternative forms of energy that we can produce and sustain is in our best interest.  

Third, the burning of fossil fuels is terrible for the environment.  Alternate fuels that are clean and sustainable are better for everyone.

Fourth, investing in renewable resources may be expensive now, but ultimately might cut our energy costs substantially.  Just look at the price of oil.  It wont get any better.

Lots of other reasons too.

Answer 4

Because we realize that by draining the oil we are actually draining the earth of its life. The oil acted like an insulator, and it kept the inside of the earth alive. By draining it  of oil it is dying faster.

Also, we are running out of oil, thus, it is getting expensive and oil is not good for the atmosphere.

Answer 5

We need alternative forms of energy because the most common current sources (fossil fuels) are not sustainable:  there is a finite amount of these fuels, and eventually they will run out, or become so hard to get that they will become prohibitively expensive.

Answer 6

Because the type of energy we are producing now will not be sustainable in the long term.  It's already been proven that the pollution created through burning coal and fossil fuels for energy gives off dangerous gasses and particals that can cause all types of problems... such as lung, heart and other health issues and environmental degradation..

By not seeking out alternative forms of energy we are destroying the world and our environment with pollution.  Cleaner, alternative forms of energy will ensure that we, and our grandchildren... and their grandchildren can live in a more healthy and beautiful world.