Energy Sources

How Are Fossil Fuels Formed? The Science Behind Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas

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Fossil fuels are organic substances derived from ancient plant and animal matter compressed under Earth’s surface. These fuels include coal, petroleum (oil), and natural gas—each vital to daily life. Electricity, transportation, and industrial operations depend heavily on them. Created over millions of years, fossil fuels are used far faster than they can be replenished. Their … Read more

Are Natural Gases Renewable? Debunking Common Myths About Energy Sources

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Industrial gas flare burning above an energy facility at night

Energy debates often frame natural gas as a cleaner fossil option or even as a renewable substitute, raising the question are natural gases renewable in a climate-constrained world. Scientific consensus rejects the idea that natural gases renewable classifications make sense under climate science. Natural gas remains a fossil fuel tied directly to climate instability. Such … Read more