Fossil fuels—coal, oil, and natural gas—form from ancient organic matter over millions of years. They power electricity generation, transportation, and industrial manufacturing. Major energy corporations, governments reliant on energy exports, and consumers in industrialized nations benefit most from their widespread use, though extraction and combustion pose environmental challenges.
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