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They warm the planet.
They release greenhouse gases.
They release Carbon Dioxide back into the atmosphere. They therefore help to cause global warming.
They also release poisonous gases such as Carbon Monoxide.
They are a non renewable resource that releases long sequestered CO2 (a greenhouse gas) into the atmosphere.
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∙ 9y agoThey both emit carbon dioxide, thus expanding our carbon footprint. However, burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) is much more serious, as this adds carbon dioxide that has been hidden underground for 300 million years.
Burning biomass releases carbon dioxide that was removed from the atmosphere probably in the past year, when the biomass (vegetation) grew.
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∙ 12y agoThe energy needed to produce (mine, refine, pump, etc.) a fossil fuel is generally much less than biofuels. In other words for a given unit of energy out, it takes more energy input to make biofuels.
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∙ 13y agoThey will eventually run out and we won't be able to use them anymore. Simple!
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∙ 8y agoThere are a few disadvantages of using biomass energy. Some of the disadvantages include the cost, use of fossil fuels, and environmental hazards.
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Why should you stop using fossil fuels?
There will eventually be no fossil fuels to use in the world.
How does population affect fossil fuels?
Population affects fossill fuels by people using the fossil fuels
Name one major problem caused by using fossil fuels?
acid rain sound pollution
Is not an environmental consequence of using fossil fuels?
A worldwide infrastructure extracts, processes, and transports fossil fuels. (Apex)
What is is a disadvantage of using fossil fuels to generate electricity?
Firstly, there is only a limited quantity of fossil fuels on the planet, and they are only being replenished on a geological timescale, meaning over millions of years, so if unless we lose our dependence on them there will be a crisis when we run out. Second, fossil fuels consist mostly of hydrocarbons, which, when burnt, produce carbon dioxide, which is in large quantities causing global warming.
What is the disadvantage of using fossil fuels to generate electricity?
it releases greenhouse gases into the atomosphere.
Why are we still using fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels and uranium
What is a disadvantage of using biomass?
There are a few disadvantages of using biomass energy. Some of the disadvantages include the cost, use of fossil fuels, and environmental hazards.
Why should you stop using fossil fuels?
There will eventually be no fossil fuels to use in the world.
How does population affect fossil fuels?
Population affects fossill fuels by people using the fossil fuels
What is the major source of power generation in US and why?
Fossil fuels, suck as burning coal or using oil
Name one major problem caused by using fossil fuels?
acid rain sound pollution
Is electricity made of fossil fuels?
No. Some electricity is made by using fossil fuels. There's a difference.
Is kinetic energy stored by fossil fuels?
No. Fossil fuels store chemical energy. It is this chemical energy we tap by using them for fuels.
What is fossil fuels that can be obtained using current technology called?
Fossil fuels that can be obtained using current technology are called proven reserves.
What would happen if people keep using fossil fuels?
If you keep using fossil fuels it there will be no more and you cant give off energy.
What should you use instead of fossil fuels?
We use fossil fuels all the time and we will keep using them. You should really just cut back on how many fossil fuels you are using. Unplug plugs when your not using them etc, etc I hope this helped
