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Essay / History of Chemistry - 914
As we move forward into the 21st century, it becomes clear that our current energy source - non-renewable organic materials - will not be able to last much longer, because both the the number of people using electricity and the amount of usage are increasing significantly. This problem has led many scientists to look for new ways to obtain energy, particularly from renewable sources. Chemistry is essential in the process of finding usable renewable energy sources and will continue to play a vital role in the energy of the future. At the center of the relationship between chemistry and renewable energy is the idea of green chemistry, which involves finding non-renewable energy sources. -toxic chemicals to replace those we release into the environment. The green chemistry movement began in the 1990s, when society began to realize the energy crisis it would face. The green chemistry movement can be seen as the basis for the push for renewable energy technologies we see today.1 In 1998, Paul Anastas and John Warner created the official Twelve Steps of Green Chemistry, which focus on proactive rather than reactive approaches. reduce the number of dangerous chemicals used and prevent pollution, among other things. Because it is a new science, the effects of green chemistry are not yet fully visible, but its proponents believe that green chemistry will significantly reduce the toxicity of the chemicals we use to produce energy .2 Green technology is the use of green chemistry to produce energy. a more environmentally friendly product. There are many ways to achieve this, including less expensive temperature control, energy-efficient cars, and environmentally friendly appliances. One of the most obvious is eco-friendly temperature control. Heating and cooling...... middle of paper...... 78% of its energy comes from nuclear power plants and stores waste deep underground - drilling to depths where the rock is 150 million years old . Several other countries also use nuclear energy on a massive scale. Recently, President Obama approved $8 million for new nuclear reactors in the United States, and there are plans to mine uranium in Colorado. Despite all the arguments for and against nuclear energy, the fact remains: it is not renewable. For this reason, many see it as only a temporary solution while waiting for the development of wind and solar energy.12 In conclusion, chemistry is advancing renewable energy in several ways, whether through wind energy , solar, nuclear or many other types of energy. Although energy will likely remain a hotly debated topic in the years to come, one thing is certain: chemistry will continue to play a vital role in the way we live..