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They have been the most efficient energy source available.
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∙ 9y ago
Trenton Nord
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∙ 11y agoWe still use fossil fuels because we need it them to travel, light our homes, schools, and lots of other stuff we couldn't live without.
Governments and business are slow to build renewable energy power stations even though climate change (caused by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas)) is a real and present danger!
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∙ 9y agoFossil fuels are used because they are easily available. Fossil fuels also generate a high amount of energy as compared to alternative sources of energy.
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∙ 13y agoThe short answer is, because fossil fuels are the only option. Non-fossil fuels are not supported in our energy infrastructure as yet.
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Fossil Fuels are the cheapest form of energy. Apex!!!
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Are fossil fuels used a lot?
Yes! They are used a lot in almost everything we use today!
Are fossil fuels sustainable?
I will rephrase your question- Is the supply of fossil fuels sustainable? The answer is no. In the long run, we will have less and less fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are referred to as non-renewable fuels, which are taken from the earth's resources and used.
What is a material that formed from the decay of ancient organisms and is used today as a source of energy?
That would be fossil fuels.
How can geothermal energy be used to replace fossil fuels?
it is way better than fossil fuels
Identify the three main types of fossil fuels used in the United States and state two ways we use fossil fuels today?
The three main types of fossil fuel used in the US (and everywhere):CoalOilNatural gas (methane).Two ways of using fossil fuels today:We burn fossil fuel to generate electricity.We burn oil to power vehicles (cars, trucks, trains, ships and planes).
Are fossil fuels used a lot?
Yes! They are used a lot in almost everything we use today!
How are fossil fuels used in most countries of the world today?
for aiding and producing energy
It is possible that you are using fossil fuels?
Personally I used fossil fuels today to boil my kettle, run my laptop on the internet, drive to the shops. Later I will cook my evening meal. All these things use fossil fuels. Electric power uses fossil fuels that are burnt at the nearest power plant.
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.
Why is solar power not used as much as fossil fuels?
They have been the most efficient energy source available
What fossil fuels can be used to produce electricity?
like coal ,petrolem are the fossil fuels
Are fossil fuels used to produce energy?
All fuels by definition are used to produce energy, fossil fuels are no exception. (Shorter answer: Yes.)
Are fossil fuels sustainable?
I will rephrase your question- Is the supply of fossil fuels sustainable? The answer is no. In the long run, we will have less and less fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are referred to as non-renewable fuels, which are taken from the earth's resources and used.
Why are fossil fuels diminishing?
because it is SKUXX because they have been used to much
What is a material that formed from the decay of ancient organisms and is used today as a source of energy?
That would be fossil fuels.
What is a material that formed from the decay of the ancient organisms and is used today as a source of energy?
That would be fossil fuels.
How can geothermal energy be used to replace fossil fuels?
it is way better than fossil fuels
