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WORLD-HOOKED ON FOSSIL FUEL

INDIA-ENERGY MATRIX

HOW ARE FOSSILS FORMED

Ability to generate enormous amounts of electricity.

Cost effective and in abundant supply.

Fossil fuels can easily be transported from one location to

another.

They can be stored for long periods of time.

They can power the entire globe.

Power stations for fossil fuels can be constructed at almost

any location.

ADVANTAGES - FOSSIL FUELS

Environmental impact contributing to the greenhouse gases),

oil spills, air & water pollution and acid rains

Coal mining may result in the destruction of vast land areas.

Power stations that use coal require a large amount of fuel.

Rising prices. Middle-east countries, which have abundant

supplies of oil and natural gas, are putting hefty price tags

on their resources.

Fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas are non-renewable.

DISADVANTAGES :

FOSSIL FUELS

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT -

FOSSIL FUELS

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