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More on Fossil Fuels. APES 2012-2013. Global Fossil Fuel Reserves. Coal Types. From “cleanest” (highest energy content, lowest pollution) to dirtiest. A nthracite B ituminous L ignite. Petroleum Refining. Peak Oil. Canadian Tar Sands.
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Coal Types From “cleanest” (highest energy content, lowest pollution) to dirtiest. Anthracite Bituminous Lignite
Canadian Tar Sands The term “tar sands” refers to thick oil called bitumen that is mixed in with sand, clay, and water. Intensive energy is required to process the sands into crude oil.
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