Energy Alternatives to Oil: Perspectives for the Future

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around exploring potential alternatives to oil for energy purposes, focusing on various energy sources that could be viable in the future. The scope includes theoretical perspectives and practical applications of different energy technologies.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the topic and seeks guidance on possible energy alternatives to oil.
  • Another participant suggests that the question requires research and encourages the original poster to share their findings.
  • A third participant notes that there have been previous discussions on this topic and recommends searching the forum for more information.
  • One participant lists several potential alternatives to oil, including wind power, solar energy, nuclear energy, geothermal energy, advanced hydro, and plant oils, emphasizing that many of these technologies are not new but have gained attention due to rising petroleum prices.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus, as the discussion includes various viewpoints and suggestions for further exploration without definitive conclusions.

Contextual Notes

Some limitations include the need for further research on the viability of the listed alternatives and the potential dependence on specific technological advancements and economic factors.

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I've been given the task to explore the alternatives that could replace oil in a distant future for energy purposes. I'm clueless as it is so I came here to ask what are the possible perspectives so i can have a clue.
 
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That's a big question and one that I think requires you to do some research (that's probably the whole point of the assignment). What have you come up with so far?
 
There have been several threads discussing this topic. Do a forum search on alternative energy.
 
There are many alternatives. These include wind power, solar, nuclear, geothermal, advanced hydro, plant oils and others. Most of these technologies(on their basic levels) are not new at all, rather, the increasing price of petroleum based fuels have given the "alternatives" much more attention, research and potential viability.
 

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