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7.1 Nonrenewable energy (Fossil Fuels) (Coal (pressurized coal in order…
7.1 Nonrenewable energy (Fossil Fuels)
Coal
pressurized coal in order from most timbering pressurized: Peat, Liginite, Bituminous and Anthracite
Produces large emissions of Carbon Dioxide
Most usel fossil fuel across the world because affordable and easily found, plus it is cheaper than healthier fossil fuels for the earth
Synfuels is the process of gasification it removes sulfur and other impurities from coal, creating synthetics natural gas
Degrades the land
Heavy Oil
Hydrofracking
High pressure pumps of water, sand, and chemicals through a hole in rock to shatter it and allow oil to flow
problems: huge energy input, uses vast quantity of water
Shale Oil
Oil found inside shale rock
Oil Sands
a combination of sand water, clay and bitumen
Reducing Coal
Stricter air pollution regulations
Taxing CO2 emissions
Regulating coal ash, labeling as hazardous waste instead of household garbage
Natural Gases
Methane derives 90% of natural gases and it is used for energy- butane, propane, hydrogen sulfide
Much cleaner than oil and coal
Easy to extract since it is found above oil deposits
It's low price can mean a slower transition to renewable alternatives
Nonrenewable resources
Refining
large energy production to refine is equal to less net energy
Fossil Fuels
product of extinct plants and animals left in the world, it is also used to conduct studies of past wildlife and habitats
Oil (conventional)
Combustible Hydrocarbons
Petrochemicals are used as raw materials to make organic chemicals, pesticides, plastics, and more
The second most used fossil fuel in the world
It provided highness energy, now not even that
Equation
Net energy = energy output - energy input