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Extraction of oil sands at a mine in Alberta

Fossil Fuels, Their Impacts,

and Energy Conservation

Upon completing this chapter, you will be able to:

Identify the energy sources we use Outline and assess environmental impacts of fossil fuel use,
and explore solutions
Describe the origin and nature of major types of fossil fuels
Evaluate political, social, and economic aspects of fossil fuel
Explain how we extract and use fossil fuels
use
Evaluate peak oil and the challenges it may pose
Specify strategies for conserving energy and enhancing
Examine how we are reaching further for fossil fuels efficiency

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