In this article, we will discuss how using non-renewable energy sources can have a range of negative effects on the environment, either as a result of how they are obtained and processed, or as a result of how they are used and then disposed of. The continued use of non-renewable resources undoubtedly has an influence on our health and welfare, and these consequences are intimately related to the effects non-renewable have on our environment. These merits further examination, which is what this article sets out to accomplish with an emphasis on the negative consequences of non-renewable energy sources on the ecosystem. The most popular non-renewable energy sources are listed here, along with the effects they have on the environment and human health.
Key words: Environment, Non-renewable resources, Harmful effects.
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