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When will coal on Earth run out?
In this day and age, with the constant increase in percentage consumption rates of coal, the supplies are beginning to run out. Since we have reached peak fossil fuels in only about a century, there's not many years left for fossil fuels. Based on these facts, it is safe to say that coal, the longest lasting fossil fuel, will run out in around 250 years, or less depending on growth rate of percentage consumption.
How many years of iron ore is left?
Many Scientists believe there are only 64 years of the iron ore left! :L
Why do you think coal mining is a sustainable source of energy?
Coal is obviously not renewable, as it took millions of years to form, but there is still plenty of coal in many countries, so it will no doubt go on being used, mainly to produce electricity, also iron in blast furnaces.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of coal mining?
Coal mining has many very bad cons and drawbacks. For one, it is highly dangerous. Coal mines have been known to collapse in on workers, trapping or killing them. The dust and dirt and materials in the mines and air around the mines can be polluting and can be very harmful when breathed in or on the skin, especially for longer periods of time. Coal is a finite resource. It take millions of years to replenish itself. With the limited amounts constantly being mined and used for energy, the resources of coal around the world are depleting. If mining continues, eventually there will be pretty much no more coal left. The effects of burning and using the mined coal for energy also cause pollution and are bad for the environment.
What kind of environment existed in areas were layers of coal and shale were millions of years ago?
I think that it would be a place where there were many trees and other plants. :]p
How many years of coal are left?
about 50 years!!!!!!
Why is coal an important?
coal is used to be burned and if left for many years it will turn into a dimond
How Many years before you use up the coal?
Coal is very common in my area of Canada. It is estimated that Alberta has a layer of coal under 90% of the Provence.
Why is coal important resource?
coal is used to be burned and if left for many years it will turn into a dimond
Why is coal an important resource?
coal is used to be burned and if left for many years it will turn into a dimond
Where did many of Britain raw materials come from?
There are so many of them in Britain, hense no imports. We have about 20 years worth of coal left yet as well.
Why don't many power companies want to make the change from coal to other sources of energy?
Coal is a low cost, abundant fuel. It is estimated that at our current rate of usage we have over two hundred years of coal reserves. Coal has also become a very clean burning fuel with the recent development of sulfur removal methods.
How many years until you run out of coal?
54589785 YEARS
How many orangutangs are left in the world?
There are estimated to be 50,000 orangutans left, most of which live in Indonesia and Malaysia.
How many aye-aye's are left?
estimated 1000 to 2000
How many years does it take to make coal?
1 million years
How many tons of coal does a typical coal plant burn each year?
3 years
