Green Daze » fossil fuels http://www.greendaze.org Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:47:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 How do you FORCE the world to switch to alternative fuels? http://www.greendaze.org/how-do-you-force-the-world-to-switch-to-alternative-fuels/ http://www.greendaze.org/how-do-you-force-the-world-to-switch-to-alternative-fuels/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:07:53 +0000 admin http://www.greendaze.org/how-do-you-force-the-world-to-switch-to-alternative-fuels/ Imagine you are OPEC, you are smart enough to create the largest monopoly in the history of the world, and therefore you quickly realize that climate change is a serious issue and even though you have infinitely deep pockets, you realize that this will be an issue for you too. So how do you, in one simple action, get the ENTIRE world to switch from fossil fuels to alternative sources for their energy needs?

You increase the price of fossil fuels, or rather increase the price of your product. You do so incrementally and slowly to avoid a potential economic DISASTER, which could cripple the world entirely. Paying close attention to the global economic situation and adjusting the prices weekly as needed to maintain an acceptable level of… well panic. At the same time you set aside your record profits for use later. Rather than straining yourself, to find alternative sources, you allow the panic stricken and desperate people to do the work for you, and when a viable solution is produced
… one which will meet your most important requirement, which is that it must not be easy to produce for the average consumer, allowing you to maintain you energy monopoly. Once a viable alternative is found, you quickly step in a buy up the technology with the money you have made from increasing oil prices and still have more than enough left over to further develop this technology. Thus securing your position of power for generations to come.
Sorry not much of a question, more of a discussion really,… thoughts, comments?
- There is no oil shortage, its all BS, there are still a ton of oil reserves left.

- Smart cars are much safer than an SUV, check the safety stats before you post such BS.

- Peugot has a hatchback car on sale in Europe that has a 0.6 or 1.09 (can’t remember which it is) liter diesel engine that gets 60mpg and while it does not accelerate like a V12 Mustang with three superchargers or like a Cadillac Escalade with a V8, 10 liter supercharged engine, it does more than enough for what the average demands of a daily commuter car are in America and at 60mpg!

]]> http://www.greendaze.org/how-do-you-force-the-world-to-switch-to-alternative-fuels/feed/ 12 global warming? http://www.greendaze.org/global-warming-15/ http://www.greendaze.org/global-warming-15/#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2010 03:37:26 +0000 admin http://www.greendaze.org/global-warming-15/ im doing a persuasive term paper saying that global warming is a major issue that needs immediate attention. i need to have three arguements, backround about global warming, concession and solution. im tying in religous beliefs as my concession. for my arguements i wanted how it affects out future, fossil fuels, alternate energy sources and weather (its rising) but they need to be more specific (obviously) i was wondering if you had some good ideas or some websites that would help me out. .
thanks for the help

]]> http://www.greendaze.org/global-warming-15/feed/ 11 Why do scientists think burning fossil fuels changes the climate? http://www.greendaze.org/why-do-scientists-think-burning-fossil-fuels-changes-the-climate/ http://www.greendaze.org/why-do-scientists-think-burning-fossil-fuels-changes-the-climate/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:36:42 +0000 admin http://www.greendaze.org/why-do-scientists-think-burning-fossil-fuels-changes-the-climate/ I’m doing homework and a paper about "The Carbon Cycle" asks:
Millions of years ago, organisms that didn’t totally decompose were changed into coal, oil, and natural gas. These are now our supply of fossil fuels. This stored carbon is realeased into the air as carbon dioxide when the fuels are burned. Explain why some scientists believe this is causing our climate to change?

Thanks

]]> http://www.greendaze.org/why-do-scientists-think-burning-fossil-fuels-changes-the-climate/feed/ 10 Do people understand that alternative fuel sources aren't so impractical? http://www.greendaze.org/do-people-understand-that-alternative-fuel-sources-arent-so-impractical/ http://www.greendaze.org/do-people-understand-that-alternative-fuel-sources-arent-so-impractical/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:19:02 +0000 admin http://www.greendaze.org/do-people-understand-that-alternative-fuel-sources-arent-so-impractical/ To name a few:

Algae

Tidal/Wave

Wind

Solar

Geothermal

All these be more practical than Fossil Fuels and all could be adopted today if the Oil Companies would allow them.

]]> http://www.greendaze.org/do-people-understand-that-alternative-fuel-sources-arent-so-impractical/feed/ 2 will we have alternative energy sources when fossil fuel depletes? http://www.greendaze.org/will-we-have-alternative-energy-sources-when-fossil-fuel-depletes/ http://www.greendaze.org/will-we-have-alternative-energy-sources-when-fossil-fuel-depletes/#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 04:31:04 +0000 admin http://www.greendaze.org/will-we-have-alternative-energy-sources-when-fossil-fuel-depletes/ Are we going to be able to replace them in the coming years, or is it going to be like the doomsayers say? Where after we use all the fossil fuels we will live in a post-industrial stone age. I sure hope not!

]]> http://www.greendaze.org/will-we-have-alternative-energy-sources-when-fossil-fuel-depletes/feed/ 7 Do you know why it is important to recycle? http://www.greendaze.org/do-you-know-why-it-is-important-to-recycle/ http://www.greendaze.org/do-you-know-why-it-is-important-to-recycle/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:36:16 +0000 admin http://www.greendaze.org/do-you-know-why-it-is-important-to-recycle/ When we recycle, we are taking back some of our nonrenewable resources and gaining the ability to reuse them. Considering things like minerals, coal, and fossil fuels are in short supply, it is important that we take every opportunity to make the most of these dwindling natural resources. We need to use landfills only when we have done everything necessary to reclaim any useful waste.

Did you know that methane and leachete are both byproducts of slowly rotting waste created in landfills? Where methane occurs naturally and has the potential of being an energy source, leachete does not have benefits; in fact, it has to have special holding ponds with bacteria added so as not to contaminate water sources. Even closed landfills have to retain insurance for a period of 30 years due to possibilities of explosions!
Also another thing to consider is that if we recycle and compost, then our need for mining and garbage pickup would be virtually eliminated!

]]> http://www.greendaze.org/do-you-know-why-it-is-important-to-recycle/feed/ 8 Although the sun is useful in providing solar energy, it is harmful to man. How is it harmful? http://www.greendaze.org/although-the-sun-is-useful-in-providing-solar-energy-it-is-harmful-to-man-how-is-it-harmful/ http://www.greendaze.org/although-the-sun-is-useful-in-providing-solar-energy-it-is-harmful-to-man-how-is-it-harmful/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:01:39 +0000 admin http://www.greendaze.org/although-the-sun-is-useful-in-providing-solar-energy-it-is-harmful-to-man-how-is-it-harmful/ Fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas are non-renewable sources of energy. Solar energy is now considered the best alternative to replace fossil fuels.

]]> http://www.greendaze.org/although-the-sun-is-useful-in-providing-solar-energy-it-is-harmful-to-man-how-is-it-harmful/feed/ 14 1.What are three alternative fuel sources you would choose? 2. What is one advantage of each alternative fuel? http://www.greendaze.org/1-what-are-three-alternative-fuel-sources-you-would-choose-2-what-is-one-advantage-of-each-alternative-fuel/ http://www.greendaze.org/1-what-are-three-alternative-fuel-sources-you-would-choose-2-what-is-one-advantage-of-each-alternative-fuel/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:09:45 +0000 admin http://www.greendaze.org/1-what-are-three-alternative-fuel-sources-you-would-choose-2-what-is-one-advantage-of-each-alternative-fuel/ Pretend the world has run out of fossil fuels and you were the one who had to choose an alternative energy source.

]]> http://www.greendaze.org/1-what-are-three-alternative-fuel-sources-you-would-choose-2-what-is-one-advantage-of-each-alternative-fuel/feed/ 4 1.What are three alternative fuel sources you would choose? http://www.greendaze.org/1-what-are-three-alternative-fuel-sources-you-would-choose/ http://www.greendaze.org/1-what-are-three-alternative-fuel-sources-you-would-choose/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:11:19 +0000 admin http://www.greendaze.org/1-what-are-three-alternative-fuel-sources-you-would-choose/ Pretend the world has run out of fossil fuels and you were the one who had to choose an alternative energy source

question #2. What is one disadvantage of each alternative fuel?

]]> http://www.greendaze.org/1-what-are-three-alternative-fuel-sources-you-would-choose/feed/ 7 Is there a way to make car paint that collects solar and wind energy to power an electric car? http://www.greendaze.org/is-there-a-way-to-make-car-paint-that-collects-solar-and-wind-energy-to-power-an-electric-car-2/ http://www.greendaze.org/is-there-a-way-to-make-car-paint-that-collects-solar-and-wind-energy-to-power-an-electric-car-2/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:49:41 +0000 admin http://www.greendaze.org/is-there-a-way-to-make-car-paint-that-collects-solar-and-wind-energy-to-power-an-electric-car-2/ If the paint could collect solar energy to charge a battery, and then once the car starts moving, other fibers in the paint could convert the wind passing over the car to electrical energy, wouldn’t this be a way to decrease our dependency on fossil fuels. Is there any technology out there that can do such a thing?

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