How do Fossil Fuels affect the economy, society and environment? In which ways and how

Question

I never really understand why Fossil Fuels are so bad like coal and gasoline and why people prefer renewable energy

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Burning these fuels releases CO2 into the atmosphere. This gas causes the atmosphere to better retain the warmth of the Sun, overheating the Earth. People prefer renewable and/or nuclear energy because they want the planet to remain habitable.