nonrenewable resources Muldong Fossil Fuels Fossil fuels Fossil fuels are made from decomposing plants and animals. These fuels are found in the Earth’s crust and contain carbon and hydrogen, which can be burned for energy. Examples of Fossil Fuels Solid fossil fuels (aka coal) Manufactured gases Peat and peat products Oil shale and oil sands Oil and petroleum products (excluding biofuel portion) Natural gas Non-renewable waste Philippines - Fossil Fuel Consumption 1971-2014 51.68% - 1971 34.60% - 1984 62.43% - 2014 Disadvantages of Fossil Fuels Land degradation Disadvantages of Fossil Fuels Water pollution Disadvantages of Fossil Fuels Air pollution Disadvantages of Fossil Fuels Global warming alternatives to fossil fuels Solar Power. Hydroelectric Energy. Wind Energy. Geothermal Energy.