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Non-renewable energy sources

Non-renewable energy sources are natual resources that have been formed in the earth over millions of years eg coal and gas. They are called non-renewable because they are being used much faster than they can be created.

Using non-renewable energy sources produces greenhouse gas emissions which scientists believe are a major contributor to climate change. We can reduce our reliance on non-renewable energy sources by using more renewable energy sources.

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