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What are the consequences of using fossil fuels?

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Hurts the environment, and cars that use fossil fuels generally have more problems than electric. Also more expensive to fill

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Why are we still using fossil fuels?

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What are some of the negative consequences to using fossil fuels for solar power?

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What is fossil fuels that can be obtained using current technology called?

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What would happen if people keep using fossil fuels?

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What are we going to do when fossil fuels run out?

There are many alternatives to fossil fuels. We can generate electricity by using nuclear, solar, wind, and other sources of power. We can also manufacture fuels out of corn or other crops. Of course, even though fossil fuels can be replaced, that is expensive, and the economic consequences are very serious. Whether the human race can make the transition smoothly, remains to be seen.


What are the environmental consequences related to obtaining the three major types of fossil fuels?

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What should you use instead of fossil fuels?

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