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Question
How long are the energy resources of the earth like coal, petroleum and natural gas expected to last?
Solution
The amounts of coal, petroleum and natural gas left in the earth are limited. It has been estimated that the world's coal reserves may last for another 200 years, the known reserves of petroleum for around 40 years and the known reserves of natural gas for around 60 years.
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