Fossil fuels are a very hot topic in society today. in the united states, the burning of coal, oil, and natural gas provides an overwhelming majority of the energy consumed. additionally, many people are employed by companies that provide this energy. with the recent push by those who oppose fossil fuel consumption, there is a very difficult road ahead if a solution is not reached. this question has three parts: 1. list two reasons why fossil fuels should continue to be used as a source of energy in america. 2. list two reasons why fossil fuels should no longer be used as a source of energy in america. 3. lastly, provide two potential solutions to this problem that could make people on both sides of the argument reach a compromise.

When i was four years old, my dad and i a tree in our front yard. it was a tiny, fragile sapling. he promised me that it would grow tall and strong, but he said that i had to be patient. until i turned 18 years old, dad and i it every year on my birthday. choose the words that correctly fill in the blanks.

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?

What does the narrator do in this passage to increase suspense and encourage the reader to continue reading