Petroleum and Coal: Are they not renewable and sustainable?

The role of petroleum and coal as fossil fuels is seen as a curse and it is blamed to be sole cause for the enhancement in extreme rainfall events and extreme temperature conditions. Also, there is no clear evidence on the enhancement in CO2 levels with that of fossil fuel usage. In this article, it is highlighted that both petroleum and coal are natural renewable resources similar to solar energy and wind power. The only difference is that it takes a geological time period for its replenishment. However, the cycle continues and the fossil fuels get replenished at various other locations as per the encountering of favorable pressure and temperature. It can be clearly noted that there is no cessation of oil and gas resources as on date, but, there is a serious cessation of oil and gas exploration and production activities due to the introduction of carbon tax. Even if we assume fossil fuel to be the only reason, still, the world does not seem to stop using fossil fuels as the CO2 levels keep increasing, while most of the mainstream experts keep continuing using their crude-oil or natural-gas powered four-wheelers. This article highlights some of the critical issues associated with petroleum and coal as natural renewable energy sources. This study critically suggests that petroleum and coal along with other natural renewable energy sources (including solar energy and wind power) can make wonders towards growing global energy demand by making sustainable contribution.