Carbon Footprint Impacts and Ways to Reduce Fossil Fuel Use

Fossil fuel consumption and high carbon footprints contribute significantly to environmental degradation. Reducing usage and understanding the impact of everyday products are essential for sustainability.

List of Fossil Fuels

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Chris Blank

As of 2010, fossil fuels supplied 85 percent of the energy needs of the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, (DOE). Fossil fuels come from deposits of dead plants and animals beneath the surface of the earth.