Why does it matter if you burn fossil fuels?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

When we burn fossil fuels, that fossil fuel is gone. *POOF!* And it'll take millions of years for the nonrenewable resource to form again. Therefore we need to conserve fossil fuels as much as possible.

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

What else can I help you with?

What are three technologies that burn fossil fuels?

things such as cars plans and certain factories burn fossil fuels

What fossil fuels do we burn in power stations?

they burn fossil fuels like coal, fuel oil, and oil shale

Do fossil fuels burn?

Yes they do!

Do geothermal burn fossil fuels?

How do you make electrical current?

burn fossil fuels or turbines or hydro or wind

Why fossil fuels burn?

Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas burn because they contain chemical energy stored from ancient organic matter. When exposed to heat or a spark, the carbon and hydrogen in fossil fuels react with oxygen in the air, releasing energy in the form of heat and light. This process is known as combustion.

How do they burn fossil fuels?

They set fire to them

How do we use fossil fuels for energy?

We burn them

How do you release the carbon in fossil fuels?

Burn it

Do they burn fossil fuels in Iraq?

Yes. Fossil Fuels are used worldwide. Iraq is an exporter of oil, but an importer of gasoline. Other fossil fuels are used as well.

What fossil fuels burn?

Natual gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel.

How are tractors bad for the environment?

They burn fossil fuels.