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3.2.3.4 Energy Categorise
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Advantages of fossil fuel extraction.
Disadvantages of fossil fuel extraction.
Can be more reliable than renewable energy sources which rely on weather (which can be unpredictable).
Can increase political relationships - where large TNCs or international countries invest in extraction.
Can be used to generate electricity - fundamental for socio-economic development
Is often controversial and met with disagreements from pressure groups who demand environmental and social justice.
Causes environmental depletion and land scarring.
Creates employment - can lead to a positive economic multiplier effect.
Often easier to transport than energy from renewable sources (which are mostly stationary and cannot be easily captured).
Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are released during the burning of fossil fuels - this has led to anthropogenic climate change.
Opportunity to increase economic output - through powering industry and selling surplus.
Can disrupt local people (and lead to displacement) and affect cultural or religious sites where there are reserves.
Can affect biodiversity where natural habitats are destroyed due to extraction.
Can lead to political tensions - especially where reserves may cross international borders or disrupt indigenous communities.
Can affect biodiveristy where natural habitats are destroyed due to extraction.