Why Are Fossil Fuels So Bad for The Environment?

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Why Are Fossil Fuels So Bad for The Environment?
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• Produced from organic matter that has fossilized
  over many millions of years, fossil fuels are
  present in the form of petroleum (oil), coal and
  natural gas. Out of all three, the growing energy
  needs of the global population are most
  frequently met with the use of oil.
• Fossil fuels are formed deep down beneath the
  surface of the earth, and are known as
  non-renewable resources because they take so long
  to form. What this means, is that when all the
  fossil fuels have ran out, there will be no way
  to make more of them current reserves of oil are
  reported to be at around 50 years, a rather
  alarming fact. That said, this doesnt account
  for oil reserves that have yet to be discovered.

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• However, this clearly shows that fossil fuels are
  not a finite and dependable resource for powering
  the world, and they are also incredibly harmful
  to the environment
• The impact extracting fossil fuels have on the
  environment
• Extracted by mining and drilling, these processes
  have a significant negative impact not only on
  the area surrounding the extraction sites, but on
  the health of the workers carrying out the work,
  too.

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• Spillages and the destruction of large amounts of
  land to extract the resources, can lead to
  erosion, fires and even the deposit of harmful
  substances into water sources. Several major oil
  spillages have occurred over the course of
  history, and pipelines used to transport the oil
  have been known to rupture and contaminate the
  land on which they sit, affecting water,
  wildlife, plants and humans.

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• The impact of fossil fuel burning on the
  environment
• Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide and other
  harmful pollutants into the atmosphere when
  burned, and these emissions have been linked to a
  variety of problems on both a local and global
  scale. Car and truck emissions can cause harm to
  humans and animals, and the cost of healthcare as
  a result, is estimated to be well into the
  billions. Additionally, these particulates
  increase the rains acidity levels, which leads
  to acid rain.

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• Carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse
  gases released when fossil fuels are burned, are
  also incredibly harmful for the environment, and
  as they become trapped in the atmosphere, they
  cause the planets overall temperature to rise.
  While it may seem as if such minute changes in
  temperature are insignificant, over time, they
  can have a devastating impact on plants and
  wildlife.

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• Reducing our dependence on fossil fuels with
  solar power
• Did you know that solar energy actually decreases
  greenhouse gas emissions? By generating
  electricity with solar power instead of fossil
  fuels, we can significantly reduce greenhouse gas
  emissions especially carbon dioxide and
  reduce the demand for fossil fuels. As a home or
  business owner, by having a solar power system
  professionally installed (typically in the form
  of panels), you can do your bit to minimize your
  carbon footprint. Collectively, if nations relied
  more on power from natural sources such as the
  sun, wind and water, they could reduce global
  warming and help the entire planet last for
  future generations.

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• Having a solar panel system installed at your
  home or business is an affordable step towards
  saving the planet, and to do your bit to reducing
  the dependency on harmful fossil fuels, have a
  solar system installed today.
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