Thesis

Although the demand of energy consumption is so big, energy

obtained from fossil fuels must be reduced if not eliminated and
substituted with an environmentally friendly alternative such as
renewable energy sources, because this way we can reduce the air
pollution and slow down global warming and reduce its effects.

Outline

Introduction + Thesis

1. The benefits of renewable energy are many, starting with the

reduction of the emissions of carbon dioxide and greenhouse
gases that are very harmful and one the main causes of global
warming.
a. Less Pollution
b. Reduction of the effects of global warming
2. There are several renewable energy alternatives that are being
considered to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels.
a. Geothermal Energy
b. Wind turbines as a method for obtaining energy
c. Solar Panels
3. Ethanol and biodiesel are renewable fuels that reduce the air
pollution and are produced from renewable resources like corn,
soybeans, sugar cane and others.
a. Benefits of ethanol and Biodiesel
b. Government subsidy for corn-based Ethanol
4. Some people say that because of the dependency and the
many uses there are for fossil fuels, alternative renewable
energies might not be at the point where they can fulfill the
demand there exists in the world for energy.
a. Cost of production and distribution, fossil fuels vs.
Renewable Energies.
b. Renewable energy production
c. Fossil fuel
d. Benefits of renewables energies over fossil fuels.

Conclusion.
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