There are many renewable energy sources that can be used instead of petroleum. Both wind, biomass, and solar energy are widely available already, and these technologies have advanced substantially in the last ten years. Other options may include geothermal energy, ocean energy from many different sources which include ocean thermal energy conversion, wave energy, current energy, tidal energy, and others. These energy sources are renewable, they do not harm the earth, air, and environment, and they can stop petroleum pollution from becoming worse in the future. Petroleum pollution can happen to the water, air, and land. Petroleum recovery and transportation efforts have resulted in thousands of spills, and when this occurs every area touched by petroleum contamination is damaged. The Exxon Valdez oil spill happened more than twenty years ago, but the area contaminated by this petroleum spill is just now starting to come back, and it may take decades more before the area is completely recovered. Petroleum can not be safely used as an energy source without pollution being done, and this means that petroleum is not the energy source that should be used for future energy needs.

Petroleum pollution has become a serious problem, not just in America but across the entire world. A dependence on petroleum and oil means continued damage to the environment. Alternative renewable sources of energy are available that use no petroleum or other carbon based fossil fuels, and this means clean energy instead of petroleum pollution, and an energy source that is eco friendly instead of one that is devastating the environment and increasing global warming at an alarming rate. We only have one earth, and it is the responsibility of mankind to protect the earth and environment so that it stays clean for many years and generations to come. We owe this not just to the planet but to the generations that come after us. Petroleum pollution is destroying the environment, and leaving the earth damaged. As long as we continue to use petroleum and other fossil fuels for energy, this process will simply get worse and cause more damage. Petroleum pollution can not be escaped, but it can be reduced and eliminated if we are dedicated to truly changing our energy policies and stopping the damage before it can not be undone. Stopping petroleum pollution may mean some sacrifices at first, and include energy conservation efforts, but the effect will be well worth it resulting in a cleaner earth.

One Response to “Why Is Petroleum Pollution Industry Impossible to Escape?”

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   Abdul Says:
   

   Moving away from fossil fuels has to be something we all want to do. Unfortunately not everyone is as concerned about the evironment as they should be.

   February 3rd, 2009 at 11:40 pm

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