2.5 Flashcards
Where are fossil fuels formed
Western Canada
What is the dirtiest fossil fuel
Coal
Why does Canada continue to invest in the fossil fuel industry
Steel manufacturing and electricity generation
Health impacts of fossil fuels
Harmful air pollutants can cause asthma, bronchitis and lung cancer
Environmental impacts of fossil fuels
The gases trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to climate change ( extreme weather, biodiversity loss, rising sea levels)
Transportation impacts of fossil fuels
Transported far distances- highly flammable and toxic to the environments when spilled.
Economic impacts of fossil fuels
Fossil fuels contribute $110 billion towards Canadas GDP each year - for every 1 dollar spent extracting oil $8 is added to Canadas economy