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Is coal responsible for most of the electricity generated in the US?
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Which fossil fuel is responsible for most of the electricity generated in the US?
COAL
What is Youngstown Ohio's energy source?
Most is generated by coal burners in Toronto, Ohio. It produces the electricity for the area.
Could fossil fuels create electricity?
Yes, fossil fuels can and do create electricity. Most electricity round the world today is generated by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).
Can turning off lights help prevent global warming?
Yes. Most electricity is still generated by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). This releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. If nobody in the world wasted electricity, we could stop building so many coal fired power stations (and slow global warming).
Why do appliances produce carbon dioxide?
Appliances don't exactly produce carbon dioxide (CO2), but they are responsible for CO2 emissions. Appliances run on electricity, and most electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). This burning emits CO2, a greenhouse gas that is causing global warming.
Is coal iron and steel the most important industry in the world?
No, coal produces electricity, so electricity is instead of coal
What happens in the world if there is no fuels?
Bike to work. Never go to an airport again. Oh, yes, since most electricity is generated by coal-burning...better have a hand crank.
What is the source of the most electricity in the US?
Coal
Can a person consume fossil fuels if they don't own a car?
Certainly. There are many other uses of fossil fuels. Most electricity is generated by burning coal, oil or natural gas.
When you turn off a light how does it help global warming?
When you turn off a light you are helping slow global warming by using less electricity. Most electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). This burning releases carbon dioxide, which is causing global warming.
How can roller coasters use fossil fuels?
Most, if not all, roller coasters are powered by electricity. Most electricity is still being generated by burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). As this burning emits carbon dioxide you can clearly say that roller coasters are contributing to global warming by using fossil fuels.
What is coal fired electricity?
To make electricity, the most common way is to burn something that heats water that creates steam that runs a fan/turbine. Coal fired electricity is when the thing that is burnt is coal.
