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“The worst threat to man is man himself.” These words, from the recent publication The Great Pearl of Wisdom, are from the open mind of Bangambiki Habyarimana, a man known for his work in the fight against HIV and AIDS. His blatant, cut and dry point of view is a very simple way of stating that humanity has the power to destroy itself, whether directly or indirectly. Indirectly, the human race may bring upon its own doom through the destruction and degradation of its caregiver, provider, and home: the Earth. One of the biggest issues in the modern world is climate change, which is directly related to carbon dioxide emissions and the greenhouse effect. The greatest contributor of CO₂ emissions is the use of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and …show more content…

In this essay, the author

  • Analyzes how bangambiki habyarimana's blatant, cut-and-dry point of view is a simple way of stating that humanity has the power to destroy itself, whether directly or indirectly.
  • Explains that fossil fuels are non-renewable resources, whereas renewable sources like solar and wind are those that will not be depleted despite their continued use. hydropower is entirely renewable because it is driven by the natural water cycle.
  • Explains that dams house turbines and generators to create electricity that so many people need. dams create reservoirs which bring new kinds of habitat to the area.
  • Argues that the american people should turn to hydroelectric power to avoid an energy crisis. hydropower is the best new energy source because it is free, renewable, efficient, and clean.
  • Explains that america's dependence on other countries for oil and fuels has crippled her independence. hydropower is the solution to this problem.

Fossil fuels are known as non-renewable resources; the amount in the Earth is limited. On the other hand, renewable sources of energy, like solar and wind, are those that will not be depleted despite their continued use. However, solar energy is difficult to harness and wind energy is not very efficient. The clear choice of renewable energy is water. The Earth has plenty of water to use for power. After all, it is because of its great quantity of water that Earth is nicknamed the “blue planet.” Hydropower is entirely renewable because it is driven by the natural Water Cycle. Lakes and rivers that are used for hydropower will not simply run out because they are constantly being refilled by rainwater. In addition to being renewable, hydropower is superior to other energy sources because it is completely clean of carbon emissions. Once fully functional, dams power themselves and give off no excess gases. Power plants burn coal and pour unthinkable amounts of greenhouse gases into air. Hydroelectric power is a clean, renewable source of …show more content…

Mainly, impoundment hydropower, the creation of large reservoirs, covers all of these gains. The construction of dams has many perks to society. The opportunity for many outdoor sports and activities presents itself. For example, reservoir lakes bring boating, swimming, fishing, and more. Impoundment hydropower also allows for greater control over potential emergencies, like floods and water shortages (dams can be closed to save water). In rural areas, basins provide ready-access water for farmers to use for irrigation of crops. The pros of hydropower go far beyond climate

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