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Fossil Fuels vs. Alternative Energy

Fossil Fuels vs. Alternative Energy. What is Fossil Fuel?. Microorganisms are buried and decay Formed millions to hundreds of millions of years ago Supply is limited Burning produces carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) Contains other impurities that cause pollution. Examples of Fossil Fuels:.

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Fossil Fuels vs. Alternative Energy

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  1. Fossil Fuels vs. Alternative Energy

  2. What is Fossil Fuel? • Microorganisms are buried and decay • Formed millions to hundreds of millions of years ago • Supply is limited • Burning produces carbon dioxide (CO2) • Contains other impurities that cause pollution

  3. Examples of Fossil Fuels: Extreme emissions and pollution • Petroleum (oil) • Used to fuel vehicles • Coal • Powers electricity plants

  4. More examples: Fossil Fuels considered to be less harmful than oil…. But still limited in supply. • Natural Gas • Propane • Domestically abundant (in the USA) Fossil Fuel Dependence

  5. Alternative Sources of Energy • Options to replace fossil fuels • Solutions to solve environmental problems • Reduce carbon emissions • Lowers other greenhouse gases

  6. Biomass energy sources • Ethanol • Produced domestically • From corn or other crops • Produces lower greenhouse emissions • Biodiesel • From vegetable or animal fats • Produces less pollution Alternative Fuels

  7. Electric Motor Vehicles 75% of energy is converted to power No tailpipe emissions Domestic (self reliant) Stronger acceleration Less maintenance Electric Cars Internal Combustion Engine 15-20% of energy is converted to power Great emissions Political and Economic issues Electricity as an Alternative

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