When a person thinks about the amount of energy needed to energize today's world, it is easy to get a headache. The total volume is so large that it is difficult to photograph. Now that we have revived the environment, climate and social problems associated with the continued use of fossil fuels, it is interesting to hear politicians suddenly think green.
Ten years ago, who would have thought that the Terminator, now the Governor of California, went with a mixed hummer? However, he does. Moreover, Governor Schwarzenegger is undoubtedly the richest politician in the United States when it comes to taking action. California, after all, recently launched a 3 billion solar system.
Alas, the coalition government is falling apart when it comes to power issues. Look at the big oil, there are current managers who simply refuse to admit that there is a problem, let alone take action. For many in the world, this should give the impression that nothing is done around the world. In fact, a lot is being done, but the U.S.
Take, for example, Victoria, Australia. The province has recently committed to acquiring 60 percent of its total energy from renewable resources by 2016. That's an amazing number.
What about Germany? The Germans are leading the world with air and solar technology. By 2020, 20 percent of Germany total energy will be generated from renewable energy sources. If you have ever been exposed to Berlin lights at night, you know that is amazing.
What about Norway? The country relies on 99 percent of renewable energy sources. Norway does not have a gas-fired power plant. Nothing! It does not deliver oil. In fact, it exports almost all of its oil resources, making it the 3rd largest exporter in the world after Saudi Arabia and Russia.
What about Brazil? The country is known for its “interesting” political status, yet it has managed to become a source of clean energy in South America. The reason is that the country has converted many of its transportation, public and private, into ethanol. In 2007, it is believed that most vehicles in Brazil will use 100% ethanol, a biofuel made from sugarcane. The price per gallon of ethanol is about half that of oil. If the United States were to take a similar step, saving oil each year would be close to 2 billion.
The above represents only a few samples of earth that make a concerted effort for clean energy. Unfortunately, the United States is both the largest supplier of fossil fuels and emitter of greenhouse gases. Until we follow these changes, the process will be incomplete.
Alas, the coalition government is falling apart when it comes to power issues. Look at the big oil, there are current managers who simply refuse to admit that there is a problem, let alone take action. For many in the world, this should give the impression that nothing is done around the world. In fact, a lot is being done, but the U.S.
Take, for example, Victoria, Australia. The province has recently committed to acquiring 60 percent of its total energy from renewable resources by 2016. That's an amazing number.
What about Germany? The Germans are leading the world with air and solar technology. By 2020, 20 percent of Germany total energy will be generated from renewable energy sources. If you have ever been exposed to Berlin lights at night, you know that is amazing. Were the resources found? However, we should use resources carefully. We go where?
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