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. Describe at least two alternatives to oil that are currently available and discuss the barriers that keep these alternatives from replacing oil as our primary means of energy? Additionally, utilizing at least two scholarly or reputable resources and your textbook, discuss the role that government plays in ensuring a transition to such alternatives in a post peak-oil world? Your initial post should be at least 300 words in length. Utilize at least two scholarly or reputable resources and your textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources in APA format.
turk, J., & Bensel, T. (2014). Contemporary environmental issues (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
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Oil is basically a non polar chemical; it is a hydrophobic substance that at ambient temperatures it is always a viscous liquid. It is a non-renewable source of energy. Oils are however Flammable in nature since they contain high hydrogen and carbon contents. However in decades now oil has been the major source of energy in many countries since it is used in multiple ways which include running machinery, transport machines and many others. Due to its scarcity the prices of this product rises on daily basis………….
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