Alex Wharton

English 103

Ms. Wiley

25 February 2009

Topic: Alternative Energy options

Thesis: The United States' dependency on foreign oil could be easily broken and air quality drastically improved if sufficient funds are invested in research and infrastructure to support either ethanol, electric, or hydrogen fuel cells as America's primary fuel source.

Proposal: There are many options, including ethanol, solar, electric, and hydrogen fuel cells, that are possible candidates for America's primary energy source. Each has specific pros and cons and I will examine each in order to decide on the best possible source. One of these new efficient sources needs to be our primary source of energy in order to fulfill our environmental and economical needs.

Points:

• Weaken dependance for foreign oil
• Correct negative impacts of harmful emissions.
• Stimulate economy by creating jobs for development of new fuel source and infrastructure.
  
• Conserve our natural resources
• Ethanol - pros and cons
• Electric vehicles - pros and cons
• Hydrogen fuel cells - pros and cons

Introduction:
Due to the emissions of burning crude oil and its dwindling supply, a new alternative fuel is needed to fulfill our environmental and economical needs. Three alternative fuel sources are prevalent and could solve our crisis. Hydrogen fuel cells, ethanol, and electric cells are very reasonable alternatives, and could rid our dependence for fossil fuels. Because the supply of crude oil is limited, and the demand for oil increasing, problems are rising. We need to find a cure for this rapidly growing dilemma that is already in epic proportion. Considering that these fuels support the most logical alternatives, the federal government should invest our tax money, instead of giving tax breaks for the major oil companies, in one alternative to solve one of our world’s greatest growing problems.

Conclusion:
Alternative fuels are going to be in high demand when they are needed the most. These three alternatives offer logical results for an environmentally friendly future. The federal government needs to invest our tax money and think strategically to resolve the issue of fossil fuels. If we invest our future in one we could completely dissolve the connection between oil and the U.S. We could end our strong dependence for foreign oil, help the environment, stimulate the economy, and improve daily life by implementing an alternative fuel no matter which is chosen.