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Waite 1 Matt Waite Professor Cogman English 2010 10/8/18 Annotated Bibliography Myers, Alice. “Renewable Energy.” Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science, 2014. EBSCOhost, ezproxy.uvu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=ers&AN=89408165&site=eds-live. The author, a writer for the Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science, describes the benefits of renewable energy sources. She focuses on Biomass, Wind, Solar, and Hydro power energy sources. These renewable sources according to Myers are the best options because they are natural and are not harmful to humans. Renewable energy sources are seen as better and more reliable and are infinitely generated. Alice states that “Fossil fuels are limited resources, and the burning of fossil fuels to generate energy creates emissions of carbon dioxide, toxic chemicals, and air pollutants that harm the environment and human health. Because renewable, or clean, energy systems use natural, local sources that are inexhaustible and such systems have fewer negative impacts on human life and the environment…” However in the article below Hendrickson describes the uses and a benefits of Fossil Fuels. This disagrees with my original thesis that renewable energy is the solution to solving the energy crisis. Hendrickson, Cary. “Fossil Fuels.” Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2013. EBSCOhost, ezproxy.uvu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=ers&AN=89475132&site=eds-live.

Waite 2 Cary Hendrickson, a writer for the Salem Press Encyclopedia, explores the different fossil fuels and their benefits to our society. She references the three main resources which are coal, petroleum, and natural gas. “Fossil fuels play a major role in providing the world’s energy supply. Fossil fuels are mineral fuels formed from the fossilized remains of dead plants and animals, compressed and heated over hundreds of millions of years, and are found within the top layer of the Earth’s crust.” Instead of arguing for the continuous use of fossil fuels, Hendrickson merely gives the benefits and stays objective to the subject. Although, the benefits named conflict with my original thesis. I believe that fossil fuels are slowly creating a more dangerous environment for everyone. Whereas renewable sources would heal the planet and its environment. McLamb, Eric. “Fossils Fuels vs. Renewable Energy.” Ecology Global Network, 18 May 2014, www.ecology.com/2011/09/06/fossil-fuels-renewable-energy-resources/. Eric McLamb, a writer for the publication network Ecology Global Network, discusses the differences between fossil fuels and renewable energy sources. He states the dilemma that fossil fuels present, that is, they are finite. McLamb claims “We are going to run out of fossil fuels for energy and we have no choice but to prepare for the new age of energy production since, most certainly, human demands for energy will not decrease.” His conclusion to the energy crisis is that we can’t just rely on only one solution. Although, he does believe that the energy sources we will rely must have one commonality, “they do not deplete our natural resources or destroy our environment.” McLamb’s opinions are very interesting to the research because it is very on the fence; not leaning particularly one way. Thompson, Elaine. “Renewable Energy vs. Fossil Fuels for Electricity: Facts and Forecasts”, Beachapedia, 20 June 2018,

Waite 3 www.beachapedia.org/Renewable_Energy_vs._Fossil_Fuels_for_Electricity:_Facts_and_ Forecasts. Elaine Thompson, a writer for Beachapedia, states her opinions about the current energy crisis in her current article titled “Renewable Energy vs. Fossil Fuels for Electricity: Facts and Forecasts”. She starts off by giving facts about our current standing with energy. “Bloomberg’s New Energy Outlook 2017 speculates that due to the demand for cleaner and greener energy, and the increasing affordability of renewable technologies, by 2040, 38% of electricity in the U.S. will be sourced from renewables like solar, wind, and ocean energy.” Thompson believes that the most viable resources we should be funding and researching are those that are renewable. Her conclusion matches that of my own thesis. That renewable energy is the future and solution to the energy crisis. “Renewable Electricity Levelized Cost Of Energy Already Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels, And Prices Keep Plunging.” Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, 5 Feb. 2018, energyinnovation.org/2018/01/22/renewable-energy-levelized-cost-of-energy-alreadycheaper-than-fossil-fuels-and-prices-keep-plunging/. In the article “Renewable Electricity Levelized Cost of Energy Already Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels, and Prices Keep Plunging.”, there are plenty of facts and statistics given stating the financial cost for renewable energy and fossil fuels. The author states “Rapid cost declines in renewable energy technologies made them the cheapest available sources of new electricity, even without subsidies, in 2017. And in many locations across America, building new wind energy projects is cheaper than running existing coal-fired power plants.” This article could be a good resource when looking into the cost and financial problems that come with all energy. So far, it

Waite 4 does seem to agree with my original thesis of renewable energy source being the most beneficial and cheapest solution to our current situation. Dudley, Dominic. “Renewable Energy Will Be Consistently Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels By 2020, Report Claims.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 13 Jan. 2018, www.forbes.com/sites/dominicdudley/2018/01/13/renewable-energy-cost-effective-fossilfuels-2020/#65efe9574ff2. Dominic Dudley states in his article “Renewable Energy Will be Consistently Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels By 2020, Report Claims.” that by year 2020 most of the earth will be using renewable energy consistently. His claim is that the price to create renewable energy is lowering every year and will soon enough be a more common way of creating energy. He says “And although solar and wind power are the main drivers of a shift to renewable energy, other green energy sources are also becoming more competitive. The report points to bioenergy, geothermal and hydropower which, it says, have all been able to compete directly on cost with fossil fuels in some cases over the past year.” Dominic’s views and facts directly relate to my initial belief that renewable energy source is the most beneficial, in this situation cost wise, to our society and environment. “Barriers to Renewable Energy Technologies.” Union of Concerned Scientists, 20 Dec. 2017, www.ucsusa.org/clean-energy/renewable-energy/barriers-to-renewableenergy#.W8PqDBNKh-U. In the article “Barriers to Renewable Energy Technologies”, there are multiple statistics given explaining some of the barriers that keep renewable energy from becoming the primary energy source. It names five of the biggest reasons including capital cost, sitting and transmission, market entry, unequal playing field, and reliability misconceptions. It states that “Renewables

Waite 5 still face major obstacles. Some are inherent with all new technologies; others are the result of a skewed regulatory framework and marketplace.” This is interesting because it shows that converting to an entirely renewable energy source isn’t as easy as it seems. There are plenty of things that keep renewable energy from becoming our primary sources of power. This article will help me build a basis to the reasoning of why we don’t have more renewable sources of energy. “The Most Reliable Energy Sources.” Open Access Government, 14 Nov. 2017, www.openaccessgovernment.org/the-most-reliable-energy-sources/39780/. The article “The Most Reliable Energy Sources” gives a varying opinion on the different types of energy and their benefits than most. It describes the some of the most popular sources of energy including fossil fuels, renewable, and nuclear energy sources. Explaining their benefits and also their downsides. The article’s conclusion is that the most reliable source of energy come from natural gas. “From the information gathered, it appears that natural gas is the most reliable, accessible and resilient supply of energy around the globe. Although renewable energy is on the rise, it is not always able to provide power and this can be problematic in some situations.” This conclusion conflicts with my original thesis of renewable energies being the most reliable and beneficial. I expect this article as well as the others I have referenced here to help build my basis for my final review of the topic....