Now it is time to apply and share what you have learned so far about energy sources. After completing the research steps below, you will write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper that explains where the energy in your state comes from and offers an opinion about the future direction your state should take for energy consumption. Make sure your opinion is supported by your research and balances the considerations of environmental impact, cost, and availability of resources.
Be sure to include the following information in your letter:
Address the letter to the editor of a local newspaper.
Identify the three energy sources most used in your state.
Discuss the influence of cost and availability on your state’s statistics.
Describe how each energy source impacts the local environment.
Explain your opinion of how your state could improve the use of energy.
Support your opinion with at least five facts from your research.
End the letter with a closing and your signature.
Dear ( whatever the newspaper person's name is)
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But,as said, you have to research the energy sources first.
do u expect us to do ur whole enviromental sustainabilliaty project for u? RLLY but anyway here are something that might be helpful
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Editor's Name]
[Newspaper Name]
[Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Subject: The Future of Energy Consumption in [Your State]
Dear Editor,
I am writing this letter to share my research findings on the energy sources utilized in our state and offer my opinion on the future direction our state should take for energy consumption. After conducting thorough research considering environmental impact, cost, and resource availability, I strongly believe that it is imperative for our state to make a shift towards a more sustainable and renewable energy future.
Based on my research, the three primary energy sources utilized in our state are as follows:
1. Natural Gas: Natural gas plays a dominant role in our state's energy sector, accounting for approximately 50% of our energy consumption. The availability of natural gas in our state has contributed significantly to its extensive use, offering a relatively cheap and abundant source of energy.
2. Coal: Although coal's significance has declined over the years, it still remains the second most utilized energy source in our state, contributing to around 30% of our energy consumption. However, the rising cost of coal extraction and the limited availability of high-quality coal reserves present challenges that need to be addressed.
3. Renewable Energy: While our state has taken commendable steps towards incorporating renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, and hydropower, they currently only account for approximately 20% of our energy consumption. Despite the upfront costs associated with renewable energy infrastructure, the long-term benefits of reduced carbon emissions and increased energy independence cannot be ignored.
Each energy source has its own impacts on the local environment, and it is crucial to consider these factors when evaluating our energy consumption choices:
1. Natural Gas: While natural gas burns cleaner than coal, its extraction and transportation can lead to methane leaks, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Additionally, the hydraulic fracturing process used to extract natural gas can have adverse impacts on local water sources and ecosystems.
2. Coal: The burning of coal is a significant contributor to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, leading to negative health implications for both humans and the environment. Moreover, coal mining has detrimental effects on local ecosystems, including deforestation, habitat destruction, and water pollution.
3. Renewable Energy: Unlike fossil fuels, renewable energy sources have minimal environmental impact during operation and do not produce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the manufacturing and disposal processes associated with renewable energy technologies must be managed properly to minimize their environmental footprint.
Considering the facts gathered during my research, I firmly believe that our state should focus on improving the use of energy by prioritizing the following measures:
1. Increase Investment in Renewable Energy: Our state should allocate more resources towards developing renewable energy infrastructure, such as wind farms, solar installations, and hydropower projects. This will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to a sustainable future.
2. Energy Efficiency Initiatives: Implementing energy efficiency measures in homes, businesses, and industries can significantly reduce energy consumption, resulting in cost savings for consumers and less strain on our energy grid. This includes promoting energy-efficient appliances, incentivizing retrofitting projects, and adopting smart grid technologies.
3. Promote Research and Development: Encouraging research and development in clean energy technologies will lead to innovative solutions that can help us further diversify our energy sources. This includes supporting academic institutions, private companies, and startups involved in renewable energy research and encouraging collaborations between industry and academia.
4. Incentivize Electric Vehicles: Promoting the adoption of electric vehicles through incentives such as tax credits, infrastructure development, and public awareness campaigns will not only reduce our reliance on fossil fuels but also improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
5. Public Awareness and Education: It is essential to raise public awareness about the environmental, economic, and health benefits of transitioning to a sustainable energy future. Providing educational resources to the community and organizing outreach programs will help foster a collective understanding and support for renewable energy initiatives.
In conclusion, it is apparent that our state's energy consumption patterns need to evolve in order to prioritize sustainability and reduce our environmental impact. By investing in renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, promoting research and development, incentivizing electric vehicles, and raising public awareness, we can pave the way for a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for generations to come.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Sustainability Report (Rough Draft)
My environmental sustainability project is about starting a garden, teaching others
about gardening and how sustainability can change our world starting at the local level. The
environmental issue would impact the community by teaching sustainability by growing our
own food. It helps lower our carbon footprint and keep the Earth’s air clean.
Locally, growing your own garden reduces your carbon footprint in a few ways. One,
when you breathe out carbon dioxide, plants give oxygen back out for us to breathe. If you
grow your own garden you don’t need to drive to the store to buy produce and don’t put gas
into the air. Also, shopping at local farmer’s markets ensures that there will be less gas released
into the atmosphere. When trucks drive from other countries and even other states, it releases
bad gases into the air that speed up the greenhouse effect. The big semi-trucks used to
transport food have terrible gas milage and release tons of gases. Another way to help, is to
look for community gardens near you. If you don’t have space for your own garden, you can
participate in the community garden. By planting a couple of plants, it can make a huge
difference in the environment. Some community gardens near me are Agritopia and The Grove
gardens. Many people make a difference there every day. You can too!
Nationally, if you cut down a forest, it doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but what
would happen to the species and animals that lived in that forest? Where would they go? This is
why we need to be cautious and stand up for our planet Earth. Everything is connected, and we
need to realize that. For example, new technology like irrigation allows water to go places it has
never been able to go before. Dry climates can grow gardens with the help of irrigation.
Another example of technology that brings gardens to places that couldn’t grow them before
are greenhouses. Even in cold weather you can continue growing your garden. With technology
we now have whole systems of hydro pumps powering city's, wind turbines powering towns,
and solar panels soaking up the suns energy to create electricity for houses. Instead of using
fossil fuels and pushing gases into the atmosphere, we are cleansing the air by reducing our
carbon footprint from those amazingly helpful machines. If we keep inventing things like that,
we could turn our planet around before it is to late!
Globally, we have to realize how much gas we put in the air worldwide. The polar
icecaps are melting and we need to stop doing damage before thousands more animals lose
their homes. As I said before, instead of getting your produce from across the country, like
oranges from Florida, or across the world, from places like Central and South America or even
further you can grow your own. According to Janet MacGillivray, JD, LLM, “Our climate is
suffering, local ecosystems are collapsing, our shared health has taken a drastic turn, and
millions of Americans lack steady access to food. One way out is to listen to the original
stewards of the land: Indigenous people, who for thousands of years lived I healthy and
sustainable relationships with the environments we now exploit.” MacGillivray is the founder
and executive director of the Indigenous-led climate collective called “Seeding Sovereignty”.
She says to ask where your food comes from, look for teachers who grow food, and “plant a
garden...if everyone did small, we would ripple out for not only local communities but also for
our planet.”
After hearing all about this sustainability project, you can realize there is more to
gardening than just putting a seed in the ground. Ron Finley, an activist from South Central L.A.
has inspired millions to grow their own food. “When you plant gardens in inner cities, the crime
rate goes down. It’s not just about growing food; it’s also about taking care of something that’s
alive. When you show a child how to plant a seed in the ground and care for it, then they come
back and find a carrot, it’s life changing.” One thing I learned from Finley is about
Bioremediation, which is when plants take bad toxins out of the soil. If you want to learn more,
go to masterclass.com, he teaches how to garden in any space.
dont take all of this, this was my project, i am just trying to help, pls change it thx