This document summarizes the negative environmental impacts of fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. It notes that burning fossil fuels produces waste gases and other byproducts that pollute the air, water, and soil. Coal slurry and wastewater from natural gas extraction contaminate water sources with toxic chemicals and heavy metals, harming wildlife and preventing plant growth. While fossil fuels are widely used, the document promotes replacing them with cleaner energy alternatives to reduce environmental damage.