Fossil fuels, also known as mineral fuels, are hydrocarbon-containing natural resources such as coal, oil and natural gas. The utilization of fossil fuels has enabled large-scale industrial development and largely supplanted water driven mills, as well as the combustion of wood or peat for heat.
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  • U.S. Geological Survey: Energy
    USGS data and research activities related to energy resources (coal, oil and gas).
  • Link Center Fossilfuels
    Provides information on fossil fuel production and use.
  • DOE: Fossil Energy
    Gateway of the U.S. Department Of Energy (DOE) about the coal, oil and natural gas programs. Includes data, news and research projects.
  • Turbine: Clean Energy Systems, Inc.
    Power plant turbine system optimized to reduce and control pollution from many carbon-based fuels.
  • DOE: National Energy Technology Laboratory
    Resource from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on natural gas, coal, turbine systems, fluidized bed combustion and fuel cells.
  • GHGenius
    Model for lifecycle assessment of transportation fuels, with emphasis on Canada.
  • HCE Company
    Technology startup company aiming to introduce green solutions for fossil fuel processing, including plasma fuel cells, hydrogen storage, and tar sands oil extraction.
  • Petrochemistry.net
    Educational site with tutorials explaining petrochemistry and steps taken to produce petrochemicals. Also includes industry statistics and product applications.

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  • Fossil fuel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    URL : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossil_fuel
    ... 86% of primary energy production in the world came from burning fossil fuels, ... Categories: Fossil fuels | Energy economics ...[2008/11/27]
  • Office of International Affairs
    URL : www.international.energy.gov
    The public web site of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy ... fuel resources is the primary mission of DOE's Office of Fossil Energy. ...[2008/12/01]
  • Fossil Fuels
    URL : www.umich.edu/~gs265/society/fossilfuels.htm
    Fossil fuels, coal, oil and natural gas, are a non-renewable source of energy. ... Over 85% of our energy demands are met by the combustion of fossil fuels. ...[1998/04/09]
  • Sustainable Table: The Issues: Fossil Fuel and Energy Use
    URL : www.sustainabletable.org/issues/energy
    Sustainable Table Issues. Learn more about the energy costs involved with industrial farming and how to buy sustainable food.[2008/11/14]
  • Energy Resources: Fossil Fuels
    URL : www.darvill.clara.net/altenerg/fossil.htm
    Energy Resources: Fossil Fuels. Introduction. Enter your search terms. Submit search form ... Fossil fuels are not a renewable energy resource. ...[2008/11/01]
  • DOE - Fossil Energy: DOE's Fossil Energy-related education material.
    URL : www.fossil.energy.gov/education/index.html
    Online Energy Lessons. Fossil fuels are both the fuels of ... energy lessons, students can learn about the history of fossil fuels and their future potential. ...[2008/10/30]
  • The Energy Story - Chapter 8: Fossil Fuels - Coal, Oil and Natural Gas
    URL : www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter08.html
    The Energy Story is a general introduction to energy. Chapters explore renewable energy, fossil fuels, electricity, circuits and many other things.[2006/11/30]
  • Department of Energy - Fossil Fuels
    URL : www.energy.gov/energysources/fossilfuels.htm
    2) Research and Development of future fossil energy technologies ... of Fossil Energy supports several initiatives to develop clean fuels from ...[2008/11/21]
  • Institute for Energy Research " Fossil Fuels
    URL : www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/energy-overview/fossil-fuels
    ... fossil fuels to go into widespread use, displacing low-energy firewood ... The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) credits fossil fuels for bringing ...[2008/11/25]
  • Xanterra Parks and Resorts - Fossil Fuel Energy
    URL : www.xanterra.com/Energy-377.html
    Xanterra Parks & Resorts: Using energy efficiently reduces emissions, enhances ... Fossil Fuel Energy. Energy Efficiency & GHG Reduction Projects. Renewable Energy ...[2008/11/24]
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