Thursday, December 10, 2009

Nate Lewis Presentation Reflection

Energy and Biofuels is a topic within environmental science that has an interest to me. I think its an issue we can do a lot about, and with research and dedication, we will be able to save our earth. I feel that Nate Lewis approached this situation is a very effective way. He provided data, research, problem, as well as a solution. I personally wish he addressed algae as a potential solution, but it is possible that this presentation was given before algae was fully discovered.

His evidence was very compelling, he provided a lot of data that left me in shock, and disbelief. Throughout the entire presentation, I kept thinking to myself, " How did we let our environment get this bad?" I know we didn't do it on purpose, but honestly, we have become reliant on fossil fuels. Fossil fuels not only fuel our cars and electricity, but they fuel our lives. We have entered a world completely dependent on a single source.

I got the impression that Nate Lewis was suggesting Coal as a efficient source. He kept explaining how inexpensive it was, and how it is non-renewable, but we have a lot to work with. I don't think anything non-renewable is a effective solution, and something we should not consider to save our environment.

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