Alternatives to oil

Alternatives to Oil

            Wind

            Solar

            Geothermal

            Biofuel

            Hydrogen

The greener alternative fuels of the lot above are hydrogen and wind. The wastage at the end of these is the least polluting of the rest.

Green energy means that there will be less pollution from using these alternatives and also that they are renewable.

Global and national perspectives on this are probably that fuels, which are renewable, should be used and that the emissions given out of them should not be very harmful. Countries that produce oil might not want greener since oil is where their incomes come from, but the rest of the people all over the world of a view that alternative energies that are less stressful to the environment must be used.

Alternatives to oil

Alternatives to Oil

            Wind

            Solar

            Geothermal

            Biofuel

            Hydrogen

The greener alternative fuels of the lot above are hydrogen and wind. The wastage at the end of these is the least polluting of the rest.

Green energy means that there will be less pollution from using these alternatives and also that they are renewable.

Global and national perspectives on this are probably that fuels, which are renewable, should be used and that the emissions given out of them should not be very harmful. Countries that produce oil might not want greener since oil is where their incomes come from, but the rest of the people all over the world of a view that alternative energies that are less stressful to the environment must be used.

Elements of writing

Quality of Content and Clarity of Thesis:

1.    What is the purpose of expository writing?

a.    The purpose of expository writing is to explain something to readers where they can take back the information they have learnt and think about what it means to them.

2.    What does ‘quality of content’ refer to?

a.    Quality of content refers to the significance of the topic, the author’s knowledge, depth, analysis and appropriateness of the discussion

3.    What is a thesis?

a.    The thesis is the central point of the essay

4.    What other names does a ‘thesis’ have?

a.    Other names are controlling idea and main idea.

5.    Where does a thesis appear in basic expository writing?

a.    The thesis appears in the first paragraphs of the essay.

Organisation:

1.    What is the purpose of an Introductory Paragraph?

a.    It is to arouse the reader’s interest and provide a background for the essay.

2.    What is included in it?

a.    Background and startling facts.

3.    What is the purpose of the Middle Paragraphs? What should they include?

a.    The middle paragraph has its own main point and it must include a supporting sentence.

4.    What are the 4 things a Concluding Paragraph can do?

a.    Draw a conclusion, make a prediction, provide a summary, or use a combination of these strategies.

Development:

1.    What does a well-developed essay demonstrate?

a.    Depth of analysis and discussion.

2.    How do you convince your reader that your thesis is significant and worth thing about?

a.    Facts, examples, details and explanations help convince the reader.

3.    How can you make your reasoning clear?

a.    It must be logical and free of error.

Unity and Coherence:

1.    What odes ‘unity’ mean?

a.    All sentences must relate to and support the thesis.

2.    What is the basic definition of ‘coherence’?

a.    The readers can understand the ideas and how they link into the essay.

3.    How do you achieve ‘coherence’ in your writing?

a.    Sentences and paragraphs must be placed in logical order.

Word Choice and Sentence Variety:

1.    What should not appear in expository writing?

a.    Slang, clichés, vague words, and the overuse of any term should not appear.

2.    What is a feature of good words in expository writing?

a.    They should be consistent with Standard English and be used appropriately.

3.    What are two positive things that varied sentence lengths create?

a.    It helps convey the meaning and increases reader interest.

4.    What are two things you liked about the example paragraph?

a.    It is interesting and helps convey the point very effectively.

Individual Research Topic

Planning sheet for Individual Research

Name:                                                                                                                                 

Srikar Kilambi

Individual Research title:

Reasons behind global food insecurity

What question do I want to ask?

What is the main reason behind food insecurity in 1^st world countries vs. 3^rd world countries and the comparisons between them.

Where will I find the information to answer my questions?

http://www.debatingeurope.eu/2012/10/22/what-needs-to-be-done-to-provide-food-security-for-the-worlds-hungry-people/

http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world_countries.htm

http://www.un-documents.net/ocf-05.htm

http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2011/may/12/food-waste-fao-report-security-poor

http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/faqs.html

http://www.fao.org/docrep/013/i1683e/i1683e.pdf

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/9224240/Why-food-security-is-not-just-a-problem-for-the-Third-World.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/05/first-world-problems-read-by-third-world-kids-ad-campaing_n_1943648.html

How will I analyse the information?

I will analyse the information from the various websites I found by taking in different perspectives from people, authors and newspapers from all over the world. I will take important statistics from theses different websites to make my argument. These statistics will be based on farming and productivity also with the number of people below the poverty line.

How will I identify and evaluate possible scenarios?

I will identify and evaluate the possible scenarios by taking both sides of the argument. I will look at statistics and reach an appropriate conclusion without and farfetched ideas.

Possible scenarios

The west is wasting too much food

The first world countries are dumping their excess harvest due to subsidizing

Evaluation of scenarios

Take statistics from the table for agricultural development

Large short-term price changes can have long-term impacts on development.

Small import-dependent countries, especially in Africa, were deeply affected by the food and economic crises.

High and volatile food prices are likely to continue.

Price volatility makes both smallholder farmers and poor consumers increasingly vulnerable to poverty.

High food prices worsen food insecurity in the short term.

High food prices present incentives for increased long-term investment in the agriculture sector, which can contribute to improved food security in the longer term.

Safety nets are crucial for alleviating food insecurity in the short term, as well as for providing a foundation for long-term development.

A food-security strategy that relies on a combination of increased productivity in agriculture, greater policy predictability and general openness to trade will be more effective than other strategies.

Investment in agriculture remains critical to sustainable long-term food security.

Possible courses of action

The 70 percent of poor people who live in the countryside can usually produce enough food for their own needs, he said, but there must be more investment to help small farmers produce food crops, rather than products for export. Governments should open up internal markets to ensure the right balance between providing cheap food for the cities and getting a fair price for farmers.

Real food security must find credible ways to help people in danger to find ways to plant grow and consume adequate kinds and amounts of foodstuffs to secure basic health and growth. Local solutions to local problems will achieve more in the long run.

Personal response

What have I learned?

I learned that there are a lot of reasons behind food insecurity, which I would have never thought of. The first is the economics behind it. The reason it is so difficult to eliminate food insecurity is because of food availability and agricultural land. I have also learned that it is very different for 1^st world countries to go up against 3^rd world countries when it comes to food security. After all the reason behind the food insecurity for 3^rd world countries could be the first world countries. (the article about Africa)

How has what I have learned changed my opinion?

My opinion on this subject has changed by making me realize the reasons behind food insecurity. I realized that a huge part is agriculture.

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