Environmental Effects of

Fossil Fuels

A. Although fossil fuels

provide the energy we need, the methods of obtaining and using them can have negative effects on the environment

VI. Problems with Fossil Fuels

What are some you already

know?!?!?!

B. Acid Rain- is rain, sleet, or snow that has a high concentration of acids, often because of air pollutants. Acid precipitation negatively affects wildlife, plants, buildings, and statues.

Acid Rain Forest

C. Coal Mining – 1.surface mining removes soil,

which some plants need for growth and some animals need for shelter.

2. can also lower water tables and pollute water supplies

3. underground mines have the potential to collapse endangering the lives of miners.

Surface Mining

2010 Chile Mine Collapse

D. Petroleum Problems – Producing, transporting, and using petroleum can cause environmental problems and endanger wildlife

E. Smog – is photochemical haze that forms when sunlight acts on industrial pollutants and burning fuels.

Smog in ATL

2010 Oil spill