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1. Fossil fuels are not renewable energy sources
If we do not reduce consumption, we will run out of them, very quickly. In this case, very quickly means maybe in our life span.
According to Woldometers, we will run out of oil in 47 years, natural gas in 52 years, and coal in 133 years. In the long term, if we want to use energy sources that will never run out, there are better alternatives than fossil fuels.
2. Fossil fuels pollute the environment
Fossil fuels contribute to greenhouse gases, which is one of their major disadvantages. The most harmful for the environment is coal because it has many more harmful combustion products than other fossil fuels.
In contrast, natural gas is the most environmentally friendly fossil fuel simply because it burns much cleaner. It means that if we burn natural gas under perfect combustion circumstances, there will be minimal to no harmful compounds.
But the bottom line is that fossil fuels are probably the main contributors to global warming, which is a major fossil fuel disadvantage because it is one of the biggest threats to humanity. That is why we do not hear good things about fossil fuels.
3. In the case of irresponsible use, they can be dangerous
It is important to note that fossil fuels are not the most dangerous energy sources. If we compare them to nuclear energy, we can easily see that nuclear power is much more dangerous.
But, in case of irresponsible use, they may cause an accident. For example, natural gas is a really flammable energy source, which is both an advantage and a disadvantage. Because of its inflammability, natural gas is the most commonly used energy source in the EU. But on the other hand, it is a combustible material which can explode. This is the biggest disadvantage of natural gas.
But oil is not safer either. In 2010, an ultra-deepwater drilling rig called Deepwater Horizon exploded, causing the largest marine oil spill in history.
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