What are some examples of non-fossil fuels?

Non fossil fuels are alternative sources of energy that do not rely on burning up limited supplies of coal, oil, or natural gas. Examples of these fuels include: nuclear energy, wind or water generated energy, and solar power. read more

The first non-fossil fuel that comes to mind for me is hydrogen. It is a great fuel and can be produced from water. Alas, it is difficult or impossible to contain it in any sort of container so it is not a practical fuel for transportation or much of anything else. It is one of the popular fuels for rockets when in the frozen form of liquid hydrogen. read more

Fossil fuels are currently used as the primary energy source for the world. They are formed over millions of years from organic materials in the Earth. Fossil fuels are considered to be non-renewable resources that were formed or created when prehistoric plants and animals died and were gradually buried by layers of rock. read more