American electricity dependence has become a big problem, especially since many electrical energy generation plants use coal to produce the electricity needed. Electricity dependence means a continued dependence on fossil fuels like oil and coal unless the way electricity is produced is changed, to use alternative renewable energy sources instead of relying on fossil fuels for energy. In America, electricity has become a way of life, and when electrical shortages and blackouts happen we as a country are very inconvenienced. But fossil fuels are not available in unlimited supplies, and it takes millions of years for the earth to replenish oil and coal that is removed for our use. Yet most Americans, and people from many other countries as well, could not possibly contemplate what life is like without electricity. This electricity dependence results in many people using electricity constantly, with no thought of conservation. If we do not change our energy policies soon, this may change.
There is an electricity dependence for many reasons. Electricity is used to light homes, power appliances like refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and even heater to keep homes warm. Electricity has made modern living possible, and added much convenience. Without electricity, none of this would be possible, and the country would be thrown back to the eighteen hundreds again. No one want this, and this is what leads to our electricity dependence. It is not possible to end this dependence without going backwards concerning technology and the quality of life for people, but we can take steps to conserve electricity and find renewable alternative energy sources to produce it, instead of depending on coal and oil to meet our electricity dependence.
Burning coal to produce electricity contributes a large amount of carbon emissions into the air, and this can speed up global warming. Coal burning plants also cause large amounts of particulates to be released, greatly increasing the amount of air pollution present. Our electricity dependence is a problem because it damages the environment and earth, and this must be stopped. This does not have to mean a move backwards, however. Solar panels can be installed on homes to help meet their electrical needs. Wind turbines can also be used to produce electricity that can be used by homes for power. Advancements in research and technology concerning many different alternative and renewable energy sources from the ocean are also being made, meaning that at some point in the future the ocean may be able to supply the electricity we need.
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Stop and think what it must've been like during World War II and the Great Depression when many of our parents and grandparents were growing up and they had to save a watt or shut off all of the lights to keep from attracting attention. They used oil lamps to see during these times. If we do not find a better way to produce electricity in the United States, we could very well find ourselves like our parents and grandparents back then except it will be because there is simply not enough electricity to go around.
February 6, 2009 at 11:57 pm