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    created an oil empire he controlled the drilling , transportation and refining of oil. But soon the industry was crowded with new competitors , one of these competitors was John Rockefeller ,John rockefeller would soon put Carnegie out of business. The Petroleum industry lead america into some of the world's greatest inventions, america had used the discovery of petroleum as a way to make life easier. We created cars, motorcycles

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    The U.S. was supposed to be the world’s new swing oil producer, able to nimbly open and close the taps in response to market forces, thanks to its bounty of shale fields.” In the past a barrel of oil has been one hundred dollars, recently it has dropped to thirty dollars. Though some wells can be profitable at low prices it puts a serious strain on the oil industry as explained in this article. In the beginning of the article we learn that prices are dropping, and many independent companies are

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    Maass, the author of “Crude World: The Violent Twilight of Oil”, has been studying oil, oil rich countries, oil corporations, oil prices, and such for a decent amount of time now. In his novel, he zeroes in on the consequences that humankind faces due to their oil-hungry appetites through the explanation of oil related sins. Each chapter dives into a different sin relating to the disadvantages of living in a world where the demand for oil is so prominent. Some of these sins, for example, are Plunder

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    increases our supply will decrease dramatically. As supply dwindles and costs rise, nations will be forced to utilize alternative energy sources. Coal, both non-renewable and environmentally destructive, is the most likely near-term candidate for replacing oil as a primary energy source. In order to achieve a secure and stable energy supply that does not cause environmental damage, renewable energy sources must be explored and promising technologies should be developed. Biodiesel derived from green algae

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    and analyst, says, “[Soon] You will never see cheap gasoline again. You will probably never see cheap energy again (Nelder).” Indeed, scientists predict that we are extremely close to the peak oil production, a state of extracting the maximum oil each year ("The Peak Oil Theory Explained"). After the occurrence, oil output will drastically deplete while the price increases. Therefore, since energy is essential in life, we are in need of alternative sources. This essay will be explaining the solution

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    All populations of species are limited to a specific number, called its carrying capacity, which refers to the ability of an ecosystem to support their needs. Once a population grows to the point where it extends past the limit, the environment no longer has the capacity to support them and individuals must die to stabilize the population. Humans are no exception to this rule, as their populations are constrained by such density dependent factors as the availability of food, land, and other resources

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    indifference of the politicians in acknowledging the validity of global warming is alarming and detrimental on a global scale. As a result, the first oil shock took effect due to the dependability on imported fossil fuels, as well as lack of alternative energy sources. Surprisingly, in the early 21st century, Americans continue to rely heavily on foreign oil instead of transitioning to sustainable renewable energy sources. Furthermore, the economic and social progression must factor in the environmental

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    Energy Crisis Interrelated to Global Warming. Photovoltaic Cell – A Possible Solution Abstract- The world’s energy crisis has worsened in recent years, as oil prices dramatically increased due to the limited amount of available oil. Global warming is considered as a byproduct of energy crisis, because as oil continues to burn in the refining process, CO2 is constantly emitted to the atmosphere at a fast rate and in heavy concentrations, which in turn, worsens the global warming situation

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    strategy Matthew Gray (2011). Oil is a very important factor using for both financing and consumption of the economy. For instance, oil has gained prominence as the most used fuel in the world. In the West, among policymakers and even the public, there is a new appreciation for the economic importance of oil, and the US reliance on it for economic growth and military power. Oil is also basically used to finance studies through scholarship in the Middle East. Oil wealth creates new educated middle

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    Consumption Rate of Oil

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    Oil and gasoline prices had been a problem since individual vehicles had actually entered the market. After the Katrina United States current economic growth is not even sustainable under the recent oil price surge. Even though the Department of Energy does not feel that oil prices are high enough to cause a recession, the consequence of high energy costs cannot go unaddressed. Government has to start looking and actually spending money on solutions to this consumption problem immediately. This

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