Non-renewable energy sources are sources that will run out in our lifetimes and for the following lifetimes. Coal is a non-renewable resource. It is a black or brownish rock that produces energy when burned. Oil is a non-renewable energy. Oil is a liquid fossil fuel. Oil can be access through drilling the earth’s crust or the ocean floor. Wood is a renewable resource. The seeds can be planted again to create more trees and obtain wood. Natural gas is a non-renewable resource. It is found a few hundred meters underground. It is mostly made up of methane.