Fossil fuels are of great importance because they can be burned (oxidized to carbon dioxide and water), producing significant amounts of energy per unit mass. The use of coal as a fuel predates recorded history. Coal was used to run furnaces for the smelting of metal ore.
They are significant because they power the entire world, but are also the cause of Global warming. Unfortunately we will run out of fossil fuels and start using Solar energy or wind energy etc.
The due date is the final date of the works that are to be submitted and will not be accepted any further and this is a type of plan ahead to ensure that you face difficulty with regards to the assignment or technology. And issues the to address and still complete and give the assignment before the time limit gets completed and s thus the last date or chance of acceptance.