Coal manufacturing refers to the process of converting raw coal into usable forms, often for energy production.
Think of coal manufacturing as turning raw ingredients (coal) into a finished product (energy), much like turning cocoa beans into chocolate bars.
Fossil Fuels: These are natural fuels such as coal or gas, formed from the remains of living organisms over millions of years. They're like the "ingredients" used to make our energy "chocolate bars".
Renewable Energy: This term refers to energy from sources that naturally replenish themselves, such as wind or solar power. It's like making chocolate bars from an ingredient that grows back quickly, like mint leaves.
Carbon Footprint: This is the total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly and indirectly by human activities. In our analogy, it would be similar to the waste and pollution created during the process of making chocolate bars.
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