https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg en-us 2016-05-19 17:35:16 UTC 2023-02-21 10:48:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/earth.jpg kevin_osterberg_364 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111728540 By: Kevin O, Addison M, Tanner B
In order to switch the whole United States to 100% renewable energy, we need to follow carefully made plans and continually encourage individuals to do their part by passing laws guiding citizens in their energy use. ]]> 2016-05-19 18:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111728540 kevin_osterberg_364 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111728990 The main argument to the article is that 100% renewable energy must be used in order to provide safer, cleaner, more reliable, and more efficient energy for the planet. This source is useful because it states scientific benefits to renewable energy, as well as well thought out negative effects of non renewable energy. This source was helpful in furthering our discussion because it gave an unbiased, purely scientific stance on renewable energy, listing its benefits, negative effects, and the overall effectiveness of renewable energy. ]]> 2016-05-19 18:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111728990 tanner_binyon_739 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111730347  -Fossil Fuels are not running out.
-High oil prices force people to find alternative energy sources.
-Better  technology is leading to different and more effective ways to mine fossil fuels.
-Alternative fossil fuels may be able to fill in for existing ones such as Shale oil and gas.
-No information reguarding effects on the environment
-Large potential for bias as the author is assistant director of the organization

]]> 2016-05-19 18:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111730347 addison_melton_148 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111730457 The main arguments of this article is that solar energy is the most reliable and financially stable form of energy. For example, it states that we  have 40 years of oil left whereas we have 5,500,000,000 years of sunshine left. This is a useful source because it provides insight on how renewable energy is not only beneficial to the environment, but financially as well. It describes the persistent belief that renewable resources require more energy in their manufacture than they produce in their lifetime; however, actual calculations show a very rapid payback. Therefore, renewable energy is the fastest and cheapest way to address the issues caused by fossil fuels.]]> 2016-05-19 18:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111730457 tanner_binyon_739 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111730505 2016-05-19 18:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111730505 kevin_osterberg_364 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111735514 2016-05-19 18:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111735514 kevin_osterberg_364 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111735895 2016-05-19 18:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/111735895 addison_melton_148 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112569622 2016-05-25 17:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112569622 kevin_osterberg_364 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112570404 The problem of our discussion is that renewable energy must be switched to in order to prevent global warming from spreading, allow for reliable energy, and have a clean, and more efficient source of energy as opposed to non renewable energy.]]> 2016-05-25 17:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112570404 kevin_osterberg_364 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112570442 The solution to this problem would be to encourage people everywhere to switch from non renewable energy to renewable energy by law in order to provide safer, cleaner, more reliable, and more efficient energy for the planet.]]> 2016-05-25 17:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112570442 addison_melton_148 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112570857 Germany’s Renewable Energy Act mandates that 80% of the country’s power will come from renewable sources by 2050. With new wind and solar installations as well as huge investments, a complete conversion to renewable energy by 2050 is now becoming a realistic target. 
New Chinese law requires power grid operators to buy all the electricity produced by renewable energy generators, in a move that will increase the proportion of energy that comes from renewable sources in coal-dependent China.
The United States should aggressively adopt renewable energy through passing laws that force all housing being built to be built with solar panels, as well as school systems and businesses.]]> 2016-05-25 17:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112570857 tanner_binyon_739 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112573096 2016-05-25 18:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112573096 tanner_binyon_739 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112573914 2016-05-25 18:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112573914 tanner_binyon_739 https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112581128 According to our documentary a 10% section of southern Nevada could provide the United States with all of its electrical needs. This begs the question, is this problem really so hard to fix?]]> 2016-05-25 18:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kevin_osterberg_364/ttb2sqf47cxg/wish/112581128