Non-renewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished or regenerated at a rate equal to or faster than their consumption. These resources cannot be replaced once they are used up, which means they will eventually run out completely. Examples of non-renewable resources include fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as minerals like copper, gold, and silver. These resources are finite and their extraction can be harmful to the environment. The use of non-renewable resources has also been linked to climate change due to the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. As non-renewable resources become scarcer, their cost increases and they become increasingly difficult to extract. Therefore, it is important to find alternative sources of energy and materials to reduce our reliance on non-renewable resources.
