What are pros and cons of natural gas, coal, and oil?

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Ivy Ackerman · Accepted Answer

They all can power big machines, but they harm the environment greatly.

Pros -
- It can power big machines to make things, such as a construction vehicle, cars, and even a generator.
- It provides jobs to many, so they can extract them.
- There are some great
- They're very cheap
- They are very reliable
- They're not especially hard to find.

Cons -
- It adds more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, known as a greenhouse gas
- It causes pollution and animals to die out
- Argumentatively, it has caused global warming to occur—some claim that it is just a cycle, though.
- It can completely annihilate a forest and have no succession come afterward.

Source: My brain and

Julia Acosta · Answer

undefined Natural Gas:
Pros:
1. Cleaner burning compared to coal and oil.
2. Abundant and relatively cheap.
3. Versatile usage in electricity generation, heating, and industrial processes.

Cons:
1. Still a fossil fuel, emits greenhouse gases.
2. Methane leaks during extraction and transportation.
3. Dependency on infrastructure for extraction and transportation.

Coal:
Pros:
1. Abundant and widely available.
2. Reliable source of electricity generation.
3. Established infrastructure for extraction and usage.

Cons:
1. High carbon emissions and pollution.
2. Coal mining leads to environmental degradation and health hazards.
3. Dependency contributes to climate change.

Oil:
Pros:
1. Versatile usage in transportation, heating, and industry.
2. Efficient energy source for vehicles and machinery.
3. Well-developed infrastructure for extraction, refining, and distribution.

Cons:
1. Significant carbon emissions and environmental impact during extraction and combustion.
2. Vulnerability to price fluctuations and geopolitical tensions.
3. Limited supply and finite resource.