Reducing Fossil Fuel Dependence in the USA

Running head: Proposal Essay – REDUCING FOSSIL FUEL DEPENDENCE IN THE USA
Proposal Essay – Reducing Fossil Fuel Dependence in the USA
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1PROPOSAL ESSAY – REDUCING FOSSIL FUEL DEPENDENCE IN THE USA
The United States of America is one among many countries of the globe that depends
a great deal on the use of fossil fuel. Recent statistics reveal that fossil fuels such as coal and
petroleum and even natural gas for that matter, continue to dominate the energy consumption
and usage scene in the USA. (Eia.gov, 2018). Using fossil fuel for the purpose of generating
energy is in a way rather problematic. When fossil fuel is made use of excessively in order to
produce energy there are toxic fumes that are released into the environment and which are
later responsible for the degradation of the environment. (Suranovic, 2013). This proposal
essay argues that the US government needs to urgently take note of, and control its fossil fuel
usage, which is at present, way out of proportion. Some of the effective ways to address the
problem of excessive fossil fuel use, are, the promotion of green living or the pursuit of an
eco friendly lifestyle, the use of bio fuel in the place of fossil fuel, harnessing alternative
forms of energy like wind, solar and hydro-electric energy and the use of cars that are
manufactured using new hybrid car technology. Green living or eco friendly living assists in
the conservation of trees and other natural resources since it involves using furniture made of
plywood and the use of solar lighting in the place of neon lights. Bio fuel is a far better
alternative to fossil fuel use as it does not have the high carbon composition that fossil fuel
does. Alternative sources of energy like wind, hydro electric and solar energy are renewable
and hence sustainable unlike fossil fuel, which cannot be replenished easily. Hybrid car
technology constitutes one of the best ways to combat fossil fuel dependence because it
makes extensive use of alternative energy sources to power locomotives instead of fossil fuel
like petroleum.
One of the biggest challenges as far as fossil fuel consumption and use is concerned,
is the terrible impact that it has on the environment, leading to the occurrence of a large
number of unnatural and undesirable environmental phenomena. (Hook & Tang, 2013).

2PROPOSAL ESSAY – REDUCING FOSSIL FUEL DEPENDENCE IN THE USA
Fossil fuel is known to have excessive carbon composition, something that makes it directly
responsible for adverse environmental conditions such as global warming. The more it is
used, the more likely it is for toxic fumes to be released quickly into the environment. Some
of the other environmental issues and problems that also result upon the widespread
dependence on fossil fuels are water and land pollution and also air pollution. (Machol &
Rizk, 2013). Breathing problems like asthma and related problems are known to be a definite
outcome of toxic air pollution which is in a way brought about due to the increasing use of
the fossil fuels. Another good reason to avoid using any fossil fuel is the fact that unlike
renewable sources of energy such as solar energy and wind energy, fossil fuel energy is non-
renewable. Additionally, it needs to be remembered that fossil fuel reserves are not those that
are capable of being replenished naturally. As a result, sustainability is something that can
never be guaranteed as far as fossil fuel use is concerned.
There are indeed a number of different ways by which the reliance on fossil fuel
consumption can be reduced in America. For instance, the government can propagate the idea
of adopting a green lifestyle among its people. Such a way of life will be one that takes
environmental well-being into consideration. More often than not, green living involves using
recycled products and depending on solar panels for electricity production at home,
something that can help American people to bring down their monthly power related
expenses as well. (He & Kua, 2013). Another effective way to engage in green living is to opt
for the use of bamboo furniture rather than furniture items that are manufactured using solid
wood like oak and ebony. By avoiding the use of solid wood furniture people can help to
conserve trees and thus contribute to the wellbeing of the environment (Abhilash &
Sivapragash 2013). Green living can also be implemented by not taking the car to work every
single day, and by choosing instead to board the subway or even walk to work. In doing so,
the average American can easily refrain from the increased use of fossil fuel and be in a