Now, to the important facts: There is only one species of cannabis. The Herald-Whig article correctly stated that cannabis sativa is the only species of cannabis. However, the article implies a botanical difference between marijuana and hemp. There is no difference.
Today, fossil fuel industries drill or mine for these energy sources, burn them to produce electricity, or refine them for use as fuel for heating or transportation. Over the past 20 years, nearly three-fourths of human-caused emissions came from the burning of fossil fuels. The Energy Department maintains emergency petroleum reserves, ensures responsible development of Americaâs oil and gas resources and executes natural gas regulatory responsibilities.
Burning fossil fuels brings environmental consequences ranging from air and water pollution to releasing carbon into the atmosphere. The availability and prices of fossil fuels are major factors influencing economic trends.ave. Ole-Gunnar Rasmussen/iStock/Getty Images. Fossil fuels are so named because their sources are not readily renewed like solar, wind or hydroelectric energy. There's only so much in the ground, and while new technologies find more of these resources, no one knows for sure how long the supplies will last.