As you know, our world is heavily dependent on oil. In Chapter 6 of Contemporary Environmental Issues,

As you know, our world is heavily dependent on oil. In Chapter 6 of Contemporary Environmental Issues,

As you know, our world is heavily dependent on oil. In Chapter 6 of Contemporary Environmental Issues, you have read that there is concern about the possibility of reaching a peak in oil production. Describe at least two alternatives to oil that are currently available and discuss the barriers that keep these alternatives from replacing oil as our primary means of energy? Additionally, utilizing at least two scholarly or reputable resources and your textbook, discuss the role that government plays in ensuring a transition to such alternatives in a post peak-oil world?

Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Utilize at least two scholarly or reputable resources and your textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources in APA format.

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The most common alternatives to oil are solar energy and ethanol. Solar energy is a free energy that is harvested from the sun by use of solar panels. Modern homes are equipped with solar panels that are primarily used for water heating and in some cases lighting (Herzog et al., 2001).  Ethanol is a clean energy that is derived from biomes such as corn. It forms the closest alternative to oil use.

The barriers that often prevent solar energy from replacing oil is the initial cost of setup. Purchasing solar panels is quite expensive. Another…

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