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1. What are the potential social, economic, and environmental consequences of th

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Question

1. What are the potential social, economic, and environmental consequences of the oil and gas revolution that is starting? 2. Compare the potential environmental consequences of burning oil, burning natural gas, and burning coal. What actions can you personally take to reduce consumption of fossil fuels? 4. What environmental and economic problems could result from a rapid transition from fossil fuels to alternative sources? 5. The transition from wood to fossil fuels took about 100 years. How long do you think the transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources will take? What will determine the time of transition? 6. What are some of the technical solutions to reducing air-pollutantI emissions from burning coal? Which are best? Why? 7. Defend or criticize the statement that "coal is dead" or at least dying in terms of a fuel in the United States 8. What are some of the ethical issues or questions associated with use of fossil fuels?

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1) The potential social ,economic and environmental consequences of the oil and gas revolution that is starting are