The 20th century was known as the ‘Age of Fossil Fuels”. The production and
consumption of fossil fuels was at an all-time high but fossil fuels are non-renewable
resources. Think of some imaginative alternatives to fossil-fuels and write down in
your Science notebooks
Answers
Explanation:
Fossil fuels can be replaced by wind energy, electric energy, hydro power etc .
Elephant Grass - Biomass energy was the fuel of choice for centuries before coal, oil and gas became more readily available. Today, as CO2 emissions wreak havoc on our environment, it is once more becoming a serious contender in the global energy mix.
Hydrogen fuel cells - Hydrogen is one of the earth’s most abundant elements, and like biomass energy its use in the power sector is nothing new, but exciting new developments have put it back in the spotlight. Hydrogen fuel cells can produce clean energy for a variety of different sources. They can be used in the transport sector in a similar way to lithium-ion batteries, but unlike batteries they do not run down or need recharging.
Solar paint - Solar panels are one of the most common renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, but what if you could generate energy from the sun while sidestepping the environmental impact of manufacturing the panels? By combining the titanium oxide found in many wall paints with synthetic molybdenum-sulphide, the material can absorb solar energy as well as moisture from the surrounding air.
Wave energy - Harnessing the power generated by the ocean’s waves seems like a simple idea. Unfortunately, it is much more difficult in practice. For years, researchers have worked to create an optimal design, but a commercial-scale wave power project has yet to come to fruition.
Whisky - Now, some distilleries are beginning to use their own waste to fuel their operations through anaerobic digester plants that create bio-gas that is processed into steam energy.