by David Hammill, Wagner College
Introduction
How did you get to school today?
Did you walk, skateboard or ride a bike?
If not, you most likely chose to be dropped off in a car, ride the bus, or take the subway. These are all forms of transportation powered by petroleum products. These petroleum products are known as vehicle fuels which here in the U.S., accounts for 2/3 of the oil used.
Well, lets hope that you enjoyed that your ride into school using vehicle fuels cause it could be your last.
Experts that have been studying oil have found that that the global supply of petroleum is finite. They also say that the amount greatest amount that can ever and will ever be produced will come within the next 14 years.
Additionally, a report commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy, advises that communities start to consider their next source of fuel at least 15-20 years in advance in order to make sure transportation keeps moving and people are able to get where they need to go.
Today, make believe you are an investor willing to put 10 million dollars on the hoping to find the source of sustainable fuel that will replace petroleum. Choose correctly and you can make billions on all the communities and people that need to implement your new technology in order to run their transportation system.
You call your secretary and arrange for several scientist turned entrpreneurs to come and make presentations on alternative fuel sources.
Choose the right one and you will be wealthy for years.
