Question

What are the disadvantages of fossil fuels?

Answer 1

Disadvantages of Fossil Fuels

Contribute to Global Warming. Fossil fuels are not green sources of energy. ...

Non-Renewable. Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources. ...

Unsustainable. We are spending our fossil fuelreserves in a non-sustainable manner. ...

Incentivized. ...

Accidents Happen.

Answer 2

Answer:

The disadvantages of fossil fuels are enlisted below:

1. Non-renewable sources of energy which take millions of years to get replenished and hence gets depleted with time.

2. When burned, it releases carbon dioxide and other harmful gases that promote greenhouse effect and thereby enhancing global warming.

3. Air pollutant and the sulphur dioxide released by burning coal leads to acid rain and particulate matter formation.