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Lignite, bituminous, and anthracite differ in carbon content and heating value.
Methane is the main component, making it the cleanest fossil fuel.
Accumulation of dead plant matter under waterlogged, acidic conditions over millions of years.
It contributes to deforestation, soil erosion, and indoor pollution.
It has the highest carbon content and is used for heating due to its high energy value.
Buried plant matter transforms into harder, denser, and carbon-enriched coal.
It consists of hydrocarbons formed from decomposed organic material under heat and pressure.
Charcoal is produced from wood and burns more efficiently in low-oxygen conditions.
It releases fewer pollutants when burned, making it the cleanest option.
A wetland area where peat accumulates over time, creating a unique ecosystem.
It is refined into gasoline, jet fuel, and other petroleum products.
It is extracted from sedimentary rock and accessed through fracking.