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Fossil Fuels

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Definition:
Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the remains of ancient organisms over millions of years.

Key Components:

  • Coal (solid fossil fuel)
  • Petroleum (liquid fuel)
  • Natural gas (gaseous fuel)

Use Cases/Industries:

  • Power generation
  • Transportation fuels (gasoline, diesel)
  • Industrial heating and manufacturing

Advantages:

  • High energy density
  • Well-established infrastructure
  • Reliable baseload power supply

Challenges:

  • Major source of carbon emissions
  • Finite resource with depletion concerns
  • Environmental impact (air pollution, oil spills)

Related Terms:
Hydrocarbons, Carbon Emissions, Energy Transition

Example:
Many countries are phasing out coal-fired power plants to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

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Synonyms:
Conventional Fuels, Hydrocarbon Energy, Non-Renewable Energy
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