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Environment - Energy Resources

Part 1
Introduction

What is your first thought of energy resources? Is it something that got to do with electricity? First of all, I would say that the energy system is not very sustainable because it can either be sustainable, or not sustainable. The energy resources used by mankind have grown dramatically and it is affecting the environment by leaving negative impact to the environment. Not only the government sector, but also the private sectors that are aware of the environment are trying to find alternatives to sustainable development to prevent the environment from being destroyed.

Fossil Fuels

The energy resources that are most commonly use by mankind is fossil fuels, which consist of oil, coal, and natural gas. Fossil fuels are the remains of organisms that were preserved and altered as a result of geologic forces. It is also clearly seen that industrialized countries depend on fossil fuels a lot. What we human beings do not really care of is that fossil fuels will exhaust one day. Even though we know that fossil fuels are non-renewable energy, we are still using it widely. Such examples are leaving the air-conditioner and lights on when no one’s at home, and leave the car running while waiting. Fossil fuels are providing energy via combustion, however, it releases emission that are toxic which would lead to change in climate and pollution in the air.
Elliott D. In his 2003 book Energy, Society and Environment, says:
Burning these fuels in power stations to generate electricity, or in homes to provide heat, or in car engines to provide transport, generates a range of harmful gases and others wastes, and also, inevitably, generates carbon dioxide, a gas which is thought to play a key role in the green house ‘global warming’ effect.

Possible Effects on Hospitality and Tourism in Malaysia

The widely usage of fossil fuels all over the world which affect the environment would affect the hospitality and tourism industry. One of the causes is...