What do we mean by fossil fuel? - presentation

Fossil fuels are the ancient remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago. These organic materials, subjected to intense pressure over time, have transformed into coal, oil, and gas. These fuels are a primary energy source for our homes and country. The process of converting these fuels into energy begins with extraction; for oil and gas, this involves offshore platforms that pump the resources and send them via pipelines to storage tanks. At power stations, these fuels are burned to convert their chemical energy into heat, which then produces steam or pressurised air. This, in turn, rotates turbines connected to generators, ultimately producing electricity by converting kinetic energy into electrical energy.

Coal, another type of fossil fuel, is sourced from the remains of trees and plants from prehistoric swamplands. Coal mining is carried out through strip mining just below the Earth's surface or deep mining that involves shafts and tunnels to access the coal underground. However, coal mining is not without risks; miners face dangers such as roof collapses, fires, explosions, and health issues from inhaling coal dust. The presentation also touches on the personal experiences of coal miners, highlighting the challenging conditions they endure in their line of work. The narrative of an ex-coal miner provides insight into the difficulties faced in the coal mining industry.