or what resource are we running out of?
2006-12-17 02:19:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
According to Wikipedia, reachable Tungsten reserves will be depleted in about 140 years. You can find Tungsten in most incandescent light bultbs.
2006-12-17 03:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by CrackityJones_83 3 · 0⤊ 12⤋
No elements at this time. The atoms are not destroyed and there is sufficient amounts of even the most rare for all of humanity's needs.
The major issue is the environment itself. Clean air, water and soil require constant monitoring and action.
Raw materials, such as petroleum, coal and minerals can usually be replaced with alternates if humanity is driven to waste those that we currently have. At this time, the market is driven by the cost of the materials with no eye for future needs.
2006-12-17 02:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by Richard 7 · 14⤊ 0⤋
Anything mined in the earth…gold, platinum, silver, etc. will theoretically eventually run out.
2006-12-17 02:30:23 · answer #3 · answered by Carp Face 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tungsten, because it is used in so many light bulbs as the filament.
2006-12-17 02:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋