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Question:Age of Oil
As you know, our world is heavily dependent on oil. In Chapter 6 of Contemporary Environmental Issues, you have read that there is concern about the possibility of reaching a peak in oil production, while Chapter 8 of Contemporary Environmental Issues introduces a variety of possible alternative energy sources. Based on the concern that we may be running out of oil, describe at least two renewable alternatives to oil that are currently available and discuss the barriers that keep these alternatives from replacing oil as our primary means of energy. Do not discuss other fossil fuels or nuclear energy, which are all nonrenewable sources. Additionally, discuss the role that government plays in ensuring a transition to these renewable alternatives in a post peak-oil world.
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Turk, J., & Bensel, T. (2014).Contemporary environmental issues (2nd ed.)CH 4, CH 6, CH 8
Environmentally friendly packaging materials from renewable resources as alternatives for oil-based polymers By: Silva, Kodikara Manjula Dilkushi. Brunel University, 2011. Language: English
Coconut oil and its derivatives as a renewable alternative diesel fuel for use in the MaldivesBy: Shaheed, Abdul. Loughborough University, 1998. Language: English
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