Vast reserves of crude oil and natural gas, formed from ancient organic matter, power modern economies. These resources fuel transportation, generate electricity, and supply petrochemicals for plastics and fertilizers. Nations with abundant deposits, energy companies, and consumers all gain—through revenue, jobs, and affordable power—though environmental costs remain a growing concern.
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