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Fossil fuel is coal, oil and natural gas, all being used in travel, industry, and to generate electricity, and all adding carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Countries can reduce fossil fuel use by moving to renewable energy (solar, wind, water, hydro, tidal and wave, geothermal, ocean thermal, biomass, biofuel and hydrogen).
You personally can reduce your fossil fuel use if you reduce your use of electricity...
- stop driving a car and use public transport
- turn off all lights and appliances at the wall when you leave the room
- Walk short distances
- Use a bicycle
- Buy fuel-efficient or hybrid cars
- Maintain your car properly to increase its mileage
- Drive your vehicle in the economy range
- Adjust your clothing, not the heating and cooling.
- Hang your clothes outside to dry.
- use a water efficient front loading washing machine and always wash a full load.
- just boil enough water for what you need. Not 2 liters for one cup of coffee.
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∙ 15y ago
Kelan Jackson
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∙ 11y agoUse alternative renewable energy such as: wind turbines and tidal power generators.
There are many ways of using less fossil fuels: you can start by using more fuel-efficient cars and air conditioners and this will also mean you spend less money on buying fuel.
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∙ 14y agoThe major fossil fuels are coal, oil and natural gas. Our worldwide consumption of fossil fuels continues to increase with time. The more developed countries use more fossil fuels. Our personal use is tied to electrical usage and gasoline consumption. So, more fuel efficient cars and houses that are more energy efficient are means of lowering consumption. Development of alternative energy sources reduces our dependence on fossil fuels. Energy generated from wind and solar power at present, contribute very little to our overall energy needs. Biofuels are controversial. Converting crops to fuels, may increase the cost of food. To many in the world, affordable food comes first. Increasing the number of nuclear energy power plants is also controversial, primarily with safety concerns in storing spent nuclear material. Means of reducing fossil fuel consumption is not easy. However, higher prices motivates people to find ways to cut back their energy use. See related links.
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∙ 9y agoOne way people can reduce the use of fossil fuels is to use their cars less. Walking or biking is a green alternative. Another way is avoiding excess packaging and recycling what packaging you can.
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∙ 14y agowe can reduce fossil fuels by only using an bag for life instead of using plastic bags
also driving 5 miles less a day
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∙ 12y agowe can limit using fossil fuels by increasing solar, wind and water power use.
using renewable sources
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How does burning less fossil fuels reduce the amount of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere?
When you burn fossil fuels to make enrgy, carbon dioxide is released. So, if you burn less fossil fuels, less carbon dioxide is released.
How long will the worlds fossil fuels last at the current rate of increase of consumption?
Until the alien comes and destroy us, fossil fuel will last forever
What does fossil fuels mean and use it in a sentence?
fossil fuels are like coal they are mined. they are mining fossil fuels for money
Are fossil fuels bad for the earth?
Fossil fuels are not bad for earth but he use of fossil fuels is bad.Use of fossil fuels emit large amount of pollution which cause global warming.
Are fossil fuels sustainable?
I will rephrase your question- Is the supply of fossil fuels sustainable? The answer is no. In the long run, we will have less and less fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are referred to as non-renewable fuels, which are taken from the earth's resources and used.
What can you do to reduce burning of fossil fuels?
Lower the energy consumption and/or switch to non-fossil energy.
How do you stop human impact in Antarctica?
Humans who populate the Earth affect Antarctica, apparently by increasing global warming. Humans can reduce their consumption of fossil fuels and potentially reduce global warming. This answer may be one-sided, but as more and more people become convinced that the science above is accurate, more humans can reduce their consumption of fossil fuels.
How is the US' consumption of fossil fuels affecting the supply and demand of these products?
How is the United States' consumption of fossil fuels affecting the supply and demand of these products?
How does solar energy reduce the use of fossil fuels?
Most countries burn fossil fuels to generate electricity.If they used solar power to generate electricity, thenThey would not have to use so much fossil fuel.Solar Energy itself does not reduce the use of fossil fuels. But the use of solar energy should hopefully reduce the need of fossil fuels to create energy, so therefore the more we can use solar power as an energy source instead of fossil fuels, the more we reduce the use of fossil fuels.
How do you reduce people carbon footprint?
A method is to reduce the use of fossil fuels.
What are facts about non renewable energy?
Non renewable energy consists a lot of fossil fuels, so I'll tell you about FOSSIL FUELS. Primary energy consumption of fossil fuels was 86.4% worldwide. That's really all I can remember!
What countries use the most fossil fuels?
The US by far consumes the most. Common fossil fuels are natural gas, oil and coal. I've included a link on oil consumption showing the major consumers. China is number 2 in oil consumption but its per capita consumption is much less.
What challenge does Canada face in its effort to reduce the use of fossil fuels?
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What new technologies were invented because of fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels have driven the development of technologies such as internal combustion engines, which led to cars and airplanes. They also enabled the creation of electricity generation systems and the infrastructure for distributing electricity, such as power grids. Additionally, fossil fuels have supported the growth of industries like petrochemicals, plastics, and synthetic materials.
What are some ways to reduce the use of fossil fuels?
Some ways to reduce the use of fossil fuels include using a bicycle as a means of transportation. Walking to one's destination also helps, as well as car-pooling.
Why is it difficult to say exactly when the world will run out of fossil fuels?
To know when the earth's fossil fuels will be completely gone, it is necessary to know: 1. Supply: The existing and future quantities (yet to be discovered) of fossil fuels and 2. Consumption: The rate at which the world will consume these fuels. There is disagreement among organizations on the future supply and consumption. Many predict that as the supply becomes more expensive, we will use energy conservation to reduce the demand. However, as the standard of living improves in many countries, in particular India and China, the demand for fossil fuels has increased. There is disagreement as to the role of alternative fuels will have in the future. Some predict that the demand for fossil fuels will decline as alternative fuels offer a more economical option. The related link is excellent in describing the predicted peak then decline of fossil fuels. You may find many links on the internet. Also, several recent books have been written about the period of "peak" and "decline" periods in fossil fuel supply.
Why do you use fossil fuels if it produces CO2?
Fossil fuels have been used since man first learned to make fire with wood. Modern industry would be impossible without using coal, oil, and gas as fuels. Alternatives such as nuclear and renewable energy can reduce fossil consumption, but it's not practicable to avoid it altogether. And apart from electric trains, and horse drawn carriages, all forms of transport, by land, sea,and air use fossil fuels. You wouldn't want to give up your car, would you?
