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Explain the fundamental misunderstanding about fossil fuels that is embedded in this recent quote: "If extinction is happening at a greater rate now, why is our supply of fossil fuels decreasing?" (Rep. Steve Pearce - R, New Mexico - at a hearing on the Endangered Species Act, 6/16/05)

Compare and contrast the following terms: renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. Include three examples of each type of energy source.

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Misunderstandings about fossil fuels are addressed.

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It is true that extinction of biomass resources, be it plants, animals, or humans, is occurring at a far greater rate now, but it takes millions and millions of years to get this biomass transformed into oil and gas under high pressure and temperature ...

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