Here are 10 examples of non-renewable energy sources:
Coal: A fossil fuel formed from the remains of plants that lived and died millions of years ago. It's burned to generate electricity and heat.
Oil (Petroleum): Another fossil fuel formed from the remains of marine plants and animals. It's used for transportation, heating, and electricity generation.
Natural Gas: A fossil fuel composed mainly of methane. It's used for heating, cooking, electricity generation, and as a fuel for vehicles.
Uranium: A radioactive element used as fuel in nuclear reactors to generate electricity through nuclear fission.
Tar Sands (Oil Sands): A mixture of sand, clay, water, and bitumen (a heavy and viscous form of oil). It's processed to extract the bitumen for use as a fuel.
Shale Gas: Natural gas trapped within shale rock formations. It's extracted through hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
Tar Shale (Oil Shale): A sedimentary rock containing kerogen, a precursor to oil. It can be heated to extract oil-like substances.
Peat: Partially decayed organic matter found in swamps and bogs. It can be burned for heat and electricity, but it's less energy-dense than coal.
Synthetic Fuels: These include synthetic gasoline, diesel, and other hydrocarbon fuels produced from coal, natural gas, or biomass through various chemical processes.
Propane: A byproduct of natural gas processing and petroleum refining. It's used for heating, cooking, and as a fuel for vehicles.
It's important to note that while these sources provide a significant amount of energy, their use has significant environmental impacts, including air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and habitat destruction. As a result, there is a global push toward adopting more sustainable and renewable energy sources to reduce these negative impacts.
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