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Why is it worth considering alternatives to fossil fuels for the generation of electricity?
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∙ 12y ago
because fossil fuels are a finit resource and some day in the not to distant future we will run out of it.
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Why is it Important that we find viable alternatives to fossil fuels for our electricity generation?
Basically two reasons.1) Fossil fuels won't last forever - we will run out of these fuels pretty soon. 2) Fossil fuels produce contamination, including filling the atmosphere with greenhouse gases.
What are fossil fuel's main uses?
Transportation, electricity generation, heating, and cooking.
What electricity generation harms the environment the most?
Burning coal to generate electricity releases the most carbon dioxide of the fossil fuels.
What are fossil fuels used for and how do they work?
Burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) is used in industry, transport and the generation of electricity.
What is a renewable resource used for the generation of electricity.?
fossil fuels used gor heating water to produce steam which further runs turbine to generate electricity
How likely is electricity to replace gasoline?
Considering eventualy all the fossil fules will be gone so were going to have to find a substitute soon and electricity seens to be the best option
What single factor is causing an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
The burning of fossil fuels in industry, transport and the generation of electricity.
What effects does generating electricity have on the environment?
Electricity generation from fossil fuels pollutes the air, which gives many people different diseases, as well as causing global warming.
What gas is produced when natural gas is burned?
The burning of fossil fuels (natural gas is a fossil fuel) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity, releases carbon dioxide (CO2).
What runs on fossil fuel?
Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are used in industry, transport and the generation of electricity. This releases carbon dioxide (CO2), which is causing global warming.
Do nuclear power plants make electricity from fossil fuel?
No. Nuclear power plants use a uranium to provide the heat to generate electricity from. By splitting the nuclei of uranium atoms (called nuclear fission), energy is released, which will be used for electricity generation. Uranium is a radioactive metal, not a fossil fuel.
What are the alternatives fuels of fossil fuels?
hydroelectricity
