THE DEPLETION OF FOSSIL FUELS By Zoe Noonan Introduction As the world is becoming more advanced in technology‚ more energy is being used to keep up with the changing requirements. At the current rate at which energy is being used‚ the world will shortly come to an end of fossil fuels- the world’s primary energy resource. Abstract This research paper outlines the problems being faced by the shortage of fossil fuels‚ the effects they are having on the environment and the possible substitutes
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The Fossil Fuels Introduction Fossil Fuels are a non-renewable energy source. They are found in Earth’s depositions made over millions and millions years ago and are called non-renewable because they can’t be used again once they are spent. There are three major forms of fossil fuels: coal‚ oil and natural gas. COAL Coal is made up of carbon‚ oxygen‚ hydrogen‚ nitrogen and some amounts of sulphur -Three main types of coal: • Anthracite : the hardest and has the most carbon in
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Fossil Fuels: Rape of Nature {Student name here} {Class name here} {Professor Name here} {Due Date} Fossil Fuels‚ which include coal‚ oil‚ and natural gas‚ are a non-renewable energy source that were formed from the decomposition of plants and animals that were deposited in the Earth around 300 million years ago. These fossil fuels‚ after being removed from the Earth‚ are converted into energy and this energy is essential to modern society (Chughtai & Shannon‚ 1998). Over 85 percent
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Fossil fuels Oil 1) Oil is produced in Middle Eastern countries‚ Saudia Arabia accounting for 13.1 per cent of the world total‚ America 16.5 per cent and Africa 12.1 per cent. Although the Middle East has a lot of oil reserves not much is consumed. North America‚ Europe and Eurasia consume a lot of oil. This is due to the countries being MEDCs so they will need more fuel as the demand is higher. 2) The factors which cause oil prices to increase are from supply shocks (the OPEC oil embargo
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Energy and Fossil Fuels January 30‚ 2012 I will be covering different types of energy and how they are converted into other forms of energy. I will also discuss what fossil fuels are‚ alternatives to fossil fuels and the advantages and disadvantages of alternatives. There are several different forms of energy and how it can be converted from one type to another. According to The Law of Conservation of Energy; energy can neither be created or destroyed‚ only transferred
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September 17‚ 2013 The purpose of this paper is to assess personal energy use and speak about the forms of energy that I currently rely on and the sources they originate from. It also talks about renewable energy sources that would be most and least appropriate to use in a certain location. Then it refers to the advantages and disadvantages of the energy source that I currently use‚ also about renewable ones that have been identified. The last part of the paper addresses energy conservation
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based on fossil fuels that is destined to burst. The creation of fossil fuels has taken place over many millions of years and is said to still be affecting the world around us. As we know‚ the sun is the source of most of the energy on our planet. Photosynthesis occurs all around us and is essentially the building block of life. The weight of the earth above the decaying material has provided the environment with the means to convert that material into fossil fuels. The burning of fossil fuels
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In recent decades‚ we have seen a remarkable advancement in science and technology. Owing to this‚ many wonder why the primary sources of consumer energy remain non-renewable fuels; petroleum (36%)‚ coal (27%) and gas (23%) [International Energy Agency‚ 2013]. The issue with this is‚ “fossil fuels” which took millions of years to form are running out at an unprecedented rate‚ and there is no consensual view as to what will replace them. There are many reasons why the general population should be
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Fossil fuels have been the main component used to get the source of energy for decades around the world where relying on the use of it has became a way of life. Kristinstand in Sweden‚ Europe‚ has substituted fossil fuels over a decade ago with biogas‚ which greatly decrease harmful carbon dioxide emissions‚ meaning it would not contribute to global warming. Harnessing renewable energy effectively can be done if the resources are present and there is support from the government. this essay will consist
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Decreasing Fossil Fuels Over the past century America has continuously used its own fossil fuel resources and paid handsomely for additional supplies‚ in the race to stay current with modern technology and life .The possession of this resource has made the United States a very prosperous and powerful nation. The same fossil fuels that’s has made America such a powerhouse are the same that are damaging the environment and economy they have enabled. It is imperative that we decrease our dependency
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