Resources/fossil fuels- Holly Barney



 As part of our resources I have researched fossil fuels and how we use them and their effects on our environment. What are the fossil fuels? Fossil fuels are organic materials or combustible geological deposits. Fossil fuels are  hydrocarbon, coal, fuel oil, all of which are formed from the dead remains of plants and animals. 




The United States alone uses fossil fuels for 81% of its energy. Some of the uses for fossil fuels are electricity, transportation. Even though we need these fuels for transportation and electricity the fuels do have disadvantages like pollution, they can run out, they can even cause harm to the people who have to retrieve them for society.  In replacement for these fuels solar energy has even been suggested as a healthier suggestion.  Below in the second link there is more statistics on fossil fuels and the other two links have mor information of fossil fuels.



https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/fossil_fuel.htm

http://needtoknow.nas.edu/energy/energy-sources/fossil-fuels/

https://news.energysage.com/disadvantages-fossil-fuels/

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  1. Christi M.September 16, 2020 at 8:26 AM

    Using solar energy is a great idea. After having helped my husbands uncle put up solar panels I also realized that it would be a great alternative but very pricey. Unfortunately I feel that is why the use of fossil fuel is still so big. Not everyone can afford the options that are better due to the extreme price, kind of like health food vs foods that are not the best for you.

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