1. An Overview of Petroleum
Petroleum - most commonly referred to as oil - is the main source of energy for the planet. ... However, the use of magnesium as a source of energy also has its disadvantages. ... In order to counter this economic threat many nations are currently researching alternative sources of energy other than traditional petroleum. ... If the proper techniques can be discovered so that magnesium is cheap to produce, it can possibly become the main source of energy for human civilization. Whether one likes it or not, petroleum is a finite resource and humans are rapidly depleting it as a source of energy...
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