what are two drawbacks to using fossil fuels for energy

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Weegy: non-renewable forms of energy.They will produce heat energy. fossil fuels Coal, oil and gas

User: what are three alternitave energy sources to fossil fuels

Weegy: Wind power / Air 45 Solar 40 Hydro electric / Water 24 Nuclear power
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User: what advantage does nuclear power have over fossil fuels

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A fossil fuels are fuels formed by natural processes, such as anaerobic decomposition of buried dead organisms, containing organic molecules originating in ancient photosynthesis that release energy in combustion.

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Fossil fuels pollute the environment, They are non-renewable and unsustainable, are two drawbacks to using fossil fuels for energy.

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Wind Energy, Biomass Energy and Tidal Energy, are three alternitave energy sources to fossil fuels.

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They do not produce greenhouse gas emissions, is an advantage does nuclear power have over fossil fuels.

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