Topic: it is estimated that world’s supply of oil will run out within about 50 years. What consequences may it have on our society


Topic: it is estimated that world’s supply of oil will run out within about 50 years. What consequences may it have on our society

Summary


There is a substitute for oil. The bottom line is that there is no substitute, but it is uncertain how long it will take for a substance that is perfectly efficient with oil to come out. Experts say it will take at least 50 years to replace the empty spots in oil and stabilize society with new technologies. Among them is solar energy in particular, and energy sources will not need to be worried if only high-efficiency conversion methods of solar power are developed. The energy given by the sun is enormous compared to the energy consumed by all mankind. It is virtually an infinite resource. However, the main use of oil is for transportation such as automobiles and airplanes. And it's a major raw material for plastics. As modern chemical technology is also developing day by day, it is possible to make plastics with completely different materials. However, these alternative technologies still have a long way to go before commercialization, with production costs so high that it would be cheaper to use natural materials rather than profitable ones, and less durable than plastic. 

Interesting


It was once again surprising that oil was the main material of plastic beyond the use of simple energy. If oil runs out, there is certainly some confusion but it will soon be resolved. To do so, many researchers and companies are working today. 

Discussion
But what if oil suddenly runs out? There will be great confusion for now. But oil won't be a real necessity. For example, water is a must. That's why they don't mind war if they lack water. Because water is essential for people. But oil cannot be used directly by humans. It is mainly because it is used as a material or a means of something else. However, I am curious about the world in which oil suddenly disappeared.

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