Coal is in limited supply because most of it was formed early in earth's history,billions of years ago,before the atmosphere contained free oxygen; it cannot form today.

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Coal can still form today, but it requires specific conditions such as the accumulation of plant material in swampy environments, which then undergoes burial and transformation over millions of years. The presence of free oxygen does not prevent coal formation.

Coal Is in Limited Supply Because Most of It Was