Fossil Fuels and Greenhouse Gases
Fossil fuels are the best source of energy because they provide a concentrated source of energy that is easy to transport and use. Oil in particular is very highly concentrated (more than natural gas or coal). Fossil fuels are natural substances made deep within the earth out of centuries-old remains of ancient plants and animals. Over time, heat and pressure turned these decomposing remains into fuels that release energy when burned. Fossil fuels are hydrocarbons (they contain atoms of carbon and hydrogen). They generate large quantities of heat when they burn in air, a process known as combustion.
Fossil fuels are the lifeblood of our society and for many others around the world. Our supply has a finite end, which is why we are willing to go to war for it and make friends with those we really hate. Fossil fuels are also used to make a wide variety of products including plastic which, like the automobile, has become a key component of modern society. Fossil fuels and their by-products are also used in the manufacture of paints, cosmetics, soaps, shampoo, lubricants, asphalt and countless other products. Fossil fuels are the foundation of the world’s current energy economy.
The problem with fossil fuels is that when they are burned to produce energy (for example, when cars burn gasoline in order to run) they release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Many people think about the disadvantages of fossil fuels, and about how long fossil fuels will last.
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