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The Current Energy Crisis in the U.S.: Rethinking Our Reliance on Fossil Fuels

The United States is facing a significant energy crisis, with 4% of the global population consuming 26% of the world's energy. As the demand for fossil fuels grows due to rising populations and development in countries like India and China, the reliance on fossil fuels is becoming unsustainable. Currently, fossil fuels account for 85% of U.S. energy, with coal and natural gas being predominant. Despite current availability, these resources are getting scarcer and more expensive. The future calls for a conversation about alternative energy sources and sustainable practices.

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The Current Energy Crisis in the U.S.: Rethinking Our Reliance on Fossil Fuels

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  1. Warm-Up: Agree or disagree with this statement: The United States is currently experiencing an energy crisis. Explain your reasoning.

  2. Think about it… Why don’t we just keep using fossil fuels into the future?

  3. Talk about it… Why don’t we just keep using fossil fuels into the future?

  4. Talk about the numbers… The U.S. is home to 4% of the world's population, yet consumes 26% of the world's energy.

  5. Worldwide Increase in Demand for Fossil Fuels • World population growing • Development of India, China and other Countries

  6. Fossil Fuels • 85% of all the US energy • 2/3 electricity • Nearly 100% transportation fuels

  7. Natural gas, 23% of The United States energy usage. Coal is used to produce almost 60% of our nations electrical power, and accounts for 22% of our overall energy consumption.

  8. When will it run out? • It is currently getting scarcer, and as a result more expensive, but current estimates suggest we will not actually run out until between 2025 and 2070.

  9. Video Links Blowing in the wind Power Struggle Fossil Fuels and Beyond Saved by the Sun

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