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Question: Definition of problem: Source: Biomass Power, Isabel Thomas, Wayland, 2007 -Kartik
 * How are we going to travel without any petroleum?
 * What are other types of energy?
 * Fossil fuels are running out. Coal reserves may last up to 300 years but the production of oil and gas is expected to slow down this century. The burning of fossil fuels is also causing serious enviornmental problem. On a global level fossil fuel emmisions are arming up the atmosphere and threaten to cause long-term climate damage.

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