should goverment funds be funelled to alternative energy sources?

Question

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Answer 1

Depends on the government. Oil-rich countries such as the Arabs are understandably focusing on fossil fuels.

But some countries like the Philippines are already benefiting from alternative energy sources.

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Answer 2

Yes, governments should spend more money on creating new sources of energy. For many reasons, but the main ones are that this would effectively help with our current status that we are in, climate wise (especially when they are put into mass use), new energy sources would secure the political status of any country because now they would no longer be relying on outside sources of power and would become more self-sufficient, also in the long run countries that convert earlier will become the wealthiest on the earth because it is MUCH cheaper to use renewable resources that are located within a country's own boundaries.

Answer 3

Of course, government funds should be funneled into alternative energy sources. The main reason I say this is because, we are tied to other countries for energy and are not truly free. Who ever controls our energy sources, has a huge influence over us. If our oil supplies were totally cut off, we would be ok for awhile because of our reserves. They would eventually run out, and we would be at the mercy of whoever controlled the oil supply. We can only benefit from cutting the cords that bind us to other countries. We should deal with other countries because we want to, not because we have to. Only then can we truly be free. I hope this has answered your question.

Answer 4

It would a much better use of resources if funds were used to develop good engineering that would actually accomplish things rather than looking for alternate fuels. A lot of greenhouse gases would be eliminated if just a little good engineering was applied to the details.

Answer 5

NO, The utility companies make you pay EXTRA or a higher rates for the purchase of green energy. They do not deserve free cash for something the make you pay extra for in the first place. I would say yes if the consumer got discounts ot tax credits for buying green energy from their utility co. but they don't. If I bought green power as they call it I would have to pay an EXTRA FEE and Extra per KWH on my electric bill.

Answer 6

Yes. especially so for energy source that are user friendly in terms of reducing pollution levels and decreasing the impact of global warming.

Answer 7

The government wouldn't do that because the Oil Companies rule America.

Answer 8

Yes. Funds should be funneled into building more nuclear power plants.

Answer 9

For the better of man kind yes they should .

Answer 10

NO it is just other people getting their hands on out tax money.