Is it true that coal and petroleum are produced by biomass degradation, and we need to conserve these resources?

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The above statement is true.
Coal and oil are created by organic sources (remains of animals and plants-biomass) degradation. However, we must conserve them since this biomass takes many years to transform into coal and oil. Coal and petroleum are used in large amounts and take millions of years to replenish. It takes thousands of years to form fossil fuels under the earth's surface. All that is present today was formed a considerable number of years back. As a great energy source, coal and oil are being devoured in consistently expanding demand in industry, transportation, home kitchens, etc. If this usage pattern proceeds, these fossil fuels will soon be depleted. Fossil fuels should be preserved by growing more proficient machines and hybrid engines and utilizing hydrogen as an alternative fuel.

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