I think that we're working on it. It's just that the U.S. is pretty money-driven, and until recently there hasn't been an economic imperative to cut down. I think we're starting to get there, considering how gas prices have fallen so much since demand has fallen. We want as much as we can for as little as we can, and so we have fossil fuel-driven agriculture and cheap goods made of plastic.
Many people do believe that, as our current VP Dick Cheney said, the American way of life is non-negotiable. In many ways our way of life is built on fossil fuels.
People have to be willing to make do with less, though most likely a less of a higher quality than the more of now. I think we're getting there. I just hope there is enough of a change before there is a economic, political, or ecological disaster.
Burning of fossil fuels is an oxidation reaction.
Scientists and governments around the world are worried about global warming caused by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) because of the serious problems it is causing.Oil companies are worried because if we stop burning fossil fuels they will go out of business.
Fossil fuels can be burned to release the potential chemical energy stored millions of years ago.The process of burning fuels is called Combustion.
The main content is the same. Of the wood is carbon and hydrogen, and that of fossil fuels is hydrogen and carbon. So when wood and fossil fuels are burnt the Carbon combines with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, and the hydrogen combines with oxygen to produce water (H2O). C+O2--> CO2+CO
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the greenhouse gas that has increased as a direct result of burning fossil fuels and deforestation. The burning of fossil fuels releases large amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere, while deforestation reduces the Earth's capacity to absorb CO2 through trees and vegetation.
Burning of fossil fuels is an oxidation reaction.
Burning fossil fuels can lead to pollution in the environment. Although fossil fuels can be useful, the burning of them should be reduced to preserve clean air.
fossil fuels
Bcoz burning of fossil fuels releases poisonous fuels which are harmful to human health....;)
burning fossil fuels is bad for cats because it makes them fall from places they are :P
The enviromental problem caused by burning fossil fuels is air pollution.Global warming
Fossil fuels are clean burning and will not be bad for the environment. We will never run out of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are good for our health. These are a few that are not true about fossil fuels.
Burning fossil fuels releases harmful greenhouse gases, leading to climate change and global warming. Controlling the burning of fossil fuels can help mitigate these effects and reduce air pollution, improving public health and the environment for future generations.
Water pollution can occur from burning fossil fuels due to the acid rain. Fossil fuels will pollute the atmosphere which will result into acid rain.
Hydro-carbons is another name for fossil fuels.
One disadvantage of burning fossil fuels for energy is the release of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, which contributes to climate change. Additionally, extracting and burning fossil fuels can lead to environmental pollution and habitat destruction. Finally, fossil fuels are a non-renewable resource, meaning they will eventually run out.
what percentage of electricity produced in the UK comes from burning fossil fuels ?