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The continuous use of fossil fuels has also had colossal biological impacts to the Earth. Using fossil fuels consistently over the past few centuries with dependence has affected the environment and life on the planet. In 2013, a study was conducted by scientists to examine if the harvesting and use of fossil fuels had an impact on the biodiversity in different regions of the planet. After examining certain regions on the planet, the scientists discovered that the overharvesting and overuse of fossil fuels had a colossal impact on life in those regions. For example, the “Western Amazon, in northern South America, includes parts of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and western Brazil [and is also] one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet and also …show more content…

One possible alternative fuel source is solar power. Solar power appeared as one of the earliest alternative fuel sources but has many positives and negatives. Solar power’s more consistent source would provide a longer lasting source of energy compared to the limited amount of fossil fuels remaining. Moreover, the sun will be around for another few billion years, always providing an energy …show more content…

Owing to the large amounts of pollution these fossil fuels make each year, humanity has been looking for possible solutions and replacement energy sources. Fortunately, there are many other viable options, such as hydropower and solar power, but each one has its own pros and cons that prevent it from fully replacing fossil fuels. Fossil fuels will only last humanity for a while longer, and as a result, humanity should find alternative fuel sources to replace harmful fossil

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