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What is the best way to reduce human need for petroleum?
A
build more cars
B
find alternative energy for transportation
C
dig more oil wells
D
fight other countries for their oil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Take public transportation. Fossil fuels are a major part of the oil-refining process, which is how gasoline is made. Public transportation reduces the number of cars on the road and therefore the number of cars releasing emissions. You could also carpool, ride a bicycle, or walk.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main alternatives to oil and gas energy include nuclear power, solar power, ethanol, and wind power.

Detailed explanation-3: -An effective way to reduce oil demand is to shift travel demand away from private cars to public transport, micro-mobility options, walking or cycling wherever practical.

Detailed explanation-4: -The use of gasoline for transportation is the most commonly used fuel. However, there are multiple alternative fuels that are making their ways to the market. These alternative fuels include such things as propane, natural gas, electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, and biodiesel.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hydrogen. Hydrogen is a potentially emissions-free alternative fuel that can be produced from domestic resources for use in fuel cell vehicles. Natural Gas. Natural gas is a domestically abundant fuel that can have significant cost advantages over gasoline and diesel fuels. Propane.

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