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   ocr: E RELY TODAY ON many different forms VV ofenergy, but particularly on the energy gained from burning fossil fuels. Reserves of coal, oil, and natural gas are currently sufficient for our needs, but they are being used up rapidly and cannot be replaced. Future demand for energy is expected to be much greater, as developing countries increase their energy consumption in line with industrialized countries. This has led to the fear ofan energy crisis. FUTURE NEEDS In order to meet future energy needs, it is vital to develop alternative energy sources. Ideally, these sources would be nonpolluting a ...