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Create a new section detailing the opposition and setbacks that Alternative Energy has faced throughout the years. Detail who opposes(opposed) alternative energy and why?

Jose R-- Renewable alternative energy has faced struggle from multiple groups, including conservatives and liberals. Around twelve states have passed proposals written to inhibit the alternative energy movement. Kansas lawmakers struck down a bill to phase out renewable energy mandates but face the possibility of the bill reappearing.

Opposition cites the potentially high cost of branching out to these alternatives in order to support the continuation and reliance on fossil fuels. Ohio's mandate to stop phasing into alternative energy faces opposition who believe higher electricity prices will result, while supporters fear widespread development and job loss.

Alternative forms of energy present dangerous consequences, similar to nitrogen and hydrogen gas due to high flammability. With nuclear meltdowns in Chernobyl and Fukushima, nuclear power presents a constant danger and is more unlikely to be a useful alternative source. The costs of maintaining nuclear facilities, the potential risk of meltdowns, and the cost of cleaning up meltdowns are cited as reasons behind the movement away from the use of nuclear energy. Nuclear power plants cannot compete with fossil fuels currently due to the latter's lower price and availability. Nuclear power plants also face competition from the increasing renewable energy market.

Renewable energy does have some setbacks when relying on them completely. Spikes in electricity bills occurred in Southern Australia when wind was not powering the wind turbines. This led to the government to reintegrate a gas-powered station to supply power while the wind turbines were unable to.

Adam W--

Solar energy is the fastest growing and one of the most renowned form of alternative energy today. Solar panels are an icon of the 'green power' movement, however the process of manufacturing the quartz based panels can be detrimental to the environment. Raw quartz (silica) is used to create solar cells must be mined using harsh chemicals that harm the surrounding environment, as well as those working in the mines. Silicosis is a form of lung disease that is caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust resulting in nodule lesions in the lungs. The silica must be cultivated into metallurgical-grade silicon, the process requiring a massive amount of energy as the quartz is placed into furnaces heated with fossil fuels. The metallurgical grade silica must be processed into polysilicon. This process also produces tetrachloride, a toxic substance that, if not disposed of correctly, can be harmful to the surrounding environment. Hydrochloric acid is formed when tetrachloride interacts with water, raising water and soil pH. Incidents of tetrachloride spills are common in China, as the production of solar panels has shifted from Europe and the United States to Asian countries within the early 2000's. Because of such, the villagers of Gaolong are unable to leave their homes due to air and soil becoming toxic. This was due to Luoyang Zhongui High-Technology Co. repeatedly dumped tetrachloride in a nearby field for almost a year.

Adam, this paragraph has a lot of very interesting facts but make sure you have sources listed here. I am not sure where you are getting you information from. Also, you may want to try rewording "Solar panels have become an icon for the 'green power' movement, however the process of manufacturing these mostly quartz based solar panels is actually very detrimental to the environment" as it has some awkward wording such as using "actually very". Defining some of the substances and other technical term you use could be beneficial in making this more understandable. Over all, the structure and organization could use a little work but you definitely have a lot of good information. Laurennoble (talk) 05:43, 22 February 2017 (UTC)