Coal &Natural Gas. Adriana Martinez

Coal is used for electricity generation, steel production, and cement manufacturing. The effect of Coal on Earth are that when large enough amounts of Coal are burned, sulfur combines with oxygen, forming sulfur dioxide; which can be a major source of air pollution. The effect s of Coal on organisms are that since the burning of coal is a cause of air pollution, animals that inhale the pollution filled air are harmed health-wise.

Coal is converted into useful energy is along process. It starts with a machine pulverizes the coal into a fine powder. The coal powder, then mixes with hot air so that it burns more efficiently, then it is transferred to a water boiler, where it creates steam. The steam rises to a turbine, which is spun mechanically, the spinning turbine is used to power a generator, which turns mechanical energy into electric energy. There are no potential dangers using or transporting this resource. The use of Coal for energy are very harmful to the environment, as they cause air pollution.

Natural Gas is used to generate electricity. Natural Gas is the cleanest of all fossil fuels, however, it does cause air pollution; which can be harmful to the environment as it causes acid rain. Natural Gas affects organisms by creating air pollution, which causes acid rain that can contaminate water and harm plants.

Dangers transporting Natural Gas consist of explosions. In November 1974, thirty-three crew members died in a huge explosion and fire that occurred when a tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas and naphtha collided with a cargo ship in Tokyo Bay. The tanker was towed outside the bay and sunk with torpedoes fired from a submarine and destroyer and still continued to burn for more 20 days.

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