Academic Writing Task 2

Topic: The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

As the environmental deterioration concern the globe through the vehicle and industry emissions which results from gas and oil use, another safe alternative source should be explored and developed in order to supplant the fossil fuels. Although fossil fuels have been utilized and benefit societal and technological development, it has impact on ecosystem and ozone layer. Therefore, safe alternatives- solar power and hydro power should be a better choice for friendly environment.

The world had transformed to industrial and technological era through the use of oil, gas and coal. They are the prime source which is used to operate industries as well as a fundamental source for national development.
For example, Arabic countries are rich with fuel, which gives them more possibilities to develop their countries, such as build skyscrapers and modern buildings. As the result Dubai is one of the development and modern countries. Thus, fuels fossil may be the source contributing to national and economic development.

It can be argued that using fossil fuels as a source of energy has caused many negative consequences for the environment. The burning of these fuels has increased greenhouse gases that have contributed to climate change and ozone layer depletion. Recently, for example, the oil slick seriously threatens marine life and causes major ecological damage in The United States and Gulf of Mexico after an explosion one of the wells off the US coast. Hence safe alternatives to fossil fuels are a must to save our future.
The exploration of solar power as a source of energy has been applied in Australia and New Zealand. This is an eco-friendly method and can provide lots of energy. Another method to consider is hydropower power. According to U.S Energy Information Administration, hydropower is the renewable energy source that produces the most electricity in the United States. It accounted for 6% of total U.S. electricity generation and 67% of generation from renewable in 2008. Therefore, solar and hydropower are renewable sources which are friendly environment and cost effective.
In conclusion, although the supplies of fossil fuels are still useful in many countries, using safe alternatives to fossil fuels can ensure the sustainability of environment and save the next generations.