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Definition: A fossil fuel formed from the decomposition of organic materials that is burned to produce electricity. Usage: Primarily used for electricity generation and steel production. Environmental Impact: Contributes to air pollution, including carbon dioxide ($CO_{2}$) emissions, and results in habitat destruction and waste products.

Definition: A heavy metal used as fuel in nuclear reactors for nuclear fission to produce electricity. Usage: Powers civilian and military nuclear reactors. Environmental Impact: Produces radioactive waste which needs to be safely stored for thousands of years, and potential for catastrophic disasters like Chernobyl.

Definition: An accumulation of partially decayed vegetation matter, used as a fuel and precursor to coal. Usage: Burned in power plants for electricity production and used as a domestic fuel. Environmental Impact: Harvesting peat releases stored carbon and destroys peatland habitats, contributing to carbon emissions and biodiversity loss.

Definition: A liquid fossil fuel also known as petroleum, refined into various types of fuels. Usage: Used to produce gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and heating oil; also a raw material for plastics and pharmaceuticals. Environmental Impact: Its extraction, transportation, and combustion lead to greenhouse gas emissions and oil spills can cause severe environmental damage.