- Fossil energy is defined as energy obtained by burning fossil fuels in air (or pure oxygen) to produce heat. This thermal energy can then be used in various ways—for heating residential and industrial spaces, supporting technological processes in different industries, generating steam to drive turbines in thermal power plants (see Figure), powering internal combustion engines commonly used in transportation, or driving gas turbines in jet aircraft, and more.
- FOSSIL FUELS (https://nevara4energy.blog/energy/) were formed from ancient living organisms tens of millions of years ago. Because of their biological origin, they are carbon-rich fuels.
- They have been used intensively to power the global economy for more than 160 years. Today, their share in the world’s total energy consumption is extremely high—over 80%
- They have been used intensively to power the global economy for more than 160 years. Today, their share in the world’s total energy consumption is extremely high—over 80% (https://nevara4energy.blog/2022/10/25/world-energy-needs/).
- When burned, the carbon stored in these fuels returns to the atmosphere primarily in the form of carbon dioxide (CO₂), along with other greenhouse gases and harmful substances such as mercury (Hg), sulfur (S), and others. As previously noted https://nevara4energy.blog/2023/10/23/climate-changes/,these emissions are responsible for climate change driven by the global warming of our planet.
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