Following the utilitarian approach, what matters is the overall net happiness of the world in the present and future. We will be comparing happiness generated from using renewable and non-renewable energy. Our stand will be to encourage young adults to use renewable energy to maximise happiness.

W10G5

• Natasha Tan Wen Xi – Rebuttal
• Megan Sim Yi-Shi – Counter-argument
• Sharmaine Toh Xiao Min – Proponent

Acknowledgements:

• http://peakoil.com/alternative-energy/home-renewable-energy-non-renewable-resources-depletion-effects-non-renewable-resources-depletion-effects
• https://www.iea.org/publications/freepublications/publication/Indicators_2008.pdf
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