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Where does our natural gas, coal and oil actually come from? Discover the processes that created our modern fossil-fuel reserves, which began millions of years ago.Key facts
- Fossil fuels are coal, oil and natural gas.
- Fossil fuels are formed from the fossilised remains of prehistoric plants and animals.
- Oil and gas are formed within the sea bed, and coal is formed in nonmarine settings.
- Fossil fuels provide energy, but they are a finite source.
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We are dependent on fossil fuels.
Coal, oil and natural gas supply around 90% of the world's energy.
Global fossil fuel use:
Coal – 28%
Oil – 40%
Natural gas – 20%
Although they take different forms, all three fuels are hydrocarbons, formed from the fossilised remains of prehistoric plants and animals.
Most of the fossil …
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