So, where do fossil fuels come from? - Natural Gas

The three most common forms of fossil fuels are natural gas, coal, and oil. They are the three most common forms of energy sources. According to geologists all these fossil fuels formed millions of years ago-before the time of the dinosaurs from organic materials over the course of millions of years. This time period gave birth to the limited energy resources we currently use to power entire nations today. Fossil fuels are finite resources and at the pace that we are using them we will deplete them within the next 100 years.

Natural gas is one of the most used fossil fuels and it is made up of a gas called methane which is made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms. It is used to produce heat and electricity for buildings/homes as well as industrial processes. In addition, natural gas is also used to produce paints, fertilizers, and plastics. It is found near petroleum deposits and it is pumped from below ground and then carried in pipelines to different storage areas. Natural gas is odorless and cannot be seemed. This makes it very dangerous to anyone expose to it. In order to avoid deaths, before it is sent to storage facilities, it is mixed with a strong odor chemical that smell like rotten eggs. So, if your residence smells like rotten eggs make sure to contact the authorities to avoid casualties and injuries.

Natural gas is also generated by the decomposition of waste in landfills and manure from livestock production. This may seem as a harmless natural process but it is an end result of human activities.