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UTILIZATION OF FOSSIL FUEL IN THE 21ST CENTURY: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

G. Sairam Kashyap M. Shivateja K. Sai Charan

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Chemical Engineering Chemical engineering Chemical Engineering

Osmania University Osmania University Osmania University

Abstract:

Fossil fuels are sources of energy that have developed within the earth over millions of years.
Fossil fuels constitute oil, natural gas, and coal - take so long to form, and are considered to be
non-renewable. Fuel is an absolutely necessary part of everyone's daily life. Deep within our
Earth, there are stores of fuel that our world has become totally dependent on. These are called
fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are actually the accumulated remains of living organisms that were
buried millions of years ago. Fossil fuels are a great source of energy because they originate
from living things. The dead plant and animal matter sank into the water and were buried with
much of their substance intact and allowed the energy within them to remain as they were
transformed. The term fossil fuel also includes hydrocarbon-containing natural resources that
are not derived from animal or plant sources. These are sometimes known as mineral fuels.
There are three primary varieties for fossil fuels. These are coal, oil, and natural gas. Coal is
a solid and oil is a liquid, natural gas is, of course, a gas. The utilization of fossil fuels has
enabled large-scale industrial development and largely supplanted water-driven mills, as well as
the combustion of wood or peat for heat. Even though they are consumed in large amounts, they
are still abundant and accessible. Fossil fuels provide a large amount of concentrated energy for
a relatively low cost. Their abundance allows power plants to be fueled by them, creating a great
deal of electricity for the world. The burning of fossil fuels by humans is the largest source of
emissions of carbon dioxide, which is one of the greenhouse gases that allows radiative forcing
and contributes to global warming. As fossil fuel prices rise, the price of renewably generated
electricity will continue to fall. In response to the rising costs and environmental concerns,
scientists are looking further into new ways to create renewable energy without fossil fuels.
Burning fossil fuels produces around 21.3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, and only
half of that is absorbed by natural processes. The result is increasing global warming and
causing the average surface temperature of the planet to rise. Ultimately, the important thing to
remember is that fossil fuels, the amazing sources of energy, won’t last forever, so making
plans for the future is something that we need to do now. If we move fast to re-localize
production and proceed with the renewable revolution, we could end the 21st century with a
largely carbon-free economy, putting an end to climate change and averting resource wars. We
would have healthier food and a safer, more resilient and equitable world.

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