what are main disadvantages of using fossil fuels and how can we minimize it
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Disadvantages
Although, oil, natural gas and coal are found in abundance in nature, the alarming rate at which they are being consumed has resulted in substantial depletion of their reservoirs. Besides, it is impossible to replenish the resources as it takes millions of years for the hydrocarbon chains to form from organic remains.
The hydrocarbons present in the fossil fuels, release greenhouse gases, such as methane, carbon dioxide etc., which are capable of damaging the ozone layer.
Besides, other harmful gases such as carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide are responsible for acid rain, which has spelled disaster for the ecology.
Extraction of fossil fuels has endangered the environmental balance in some areas. Moreover, coal mining has jeopardized the lives of several mine workers.
The depletion of reservoirs has made the extraction of fossil fuels an expensive affair. This is likely to affect the fuel prices in near future.
Leakage of some fossil fuels, such as natural gas, crude oil can lead to severe hazards. Hence, transportation of these fuels is very risky.
Fossil fuels have contributed in more than one way for global warming, the issue that is being combated all over the world.
Ways to Reduce Fossil Fuel Use
Practice Conservation at Home. Conserving your electrical use at home reduces the amount of fossil fuels used by reducing overall electrical demands. ...
Use Alternate Transportation. Every time you drive your vehicle, you consume fossil fuels. ...
Green Your Car. ...
Use Alternative Energy. ...
Raise Awareness.
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As we known that we get fossil fuels from our earth after the millions of years and now a days the level of it it's getting down and for that we should protect them we s have to avoid the more use of vehicles