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Are fossil fuels being overused?

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¿Are Fossil Fuels Being Over-used? In this case study I intend to answer the title question in full, using quotes explanations and visual evidence. Fossil fuels are used for creating energy to supply all homes with electricity, but also other places that need energy/electricity. These include; factories; football stadiums; theatres; office buildings. All of these places have a very high demand for energy. They need it for powering the lights, heating, machinery, photocopiers, fax machines, telephones, kitchens, sound equipment and other appliances. 3Coal, oil and gas are called 'fossil fuels' because they are formed from dead, prehistoric animals and plants. They are one of the main sources of energy used in life today, along with nuclear power, solar power, wind power; which most people think is recent although it has been around for about 4,000 years, as the Chinese and Babylonians used it for irrigating crops. Coal 1Coal provides around 33% of our energy...

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