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Yes, when coal is burnt it releases all the carbon that has been stored in it for millions of years. This carbon into the atmosphere is a powerful greenhouse gas that is causing the recent global warming of the earth.

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Q: Does burning coal release carbon in the atmosphere?
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What gas enters the atmosphere after burning wood or coal?

Mainly carbon dioxide.


What does the burning of coal and diesel release?

carbon dioxide


What gas goes into the atmosphere when you burn coal oil or gas?

The gas that is released when burning coal, oil, or gas is called carbon monoxide or sulfur. Sulfur is released with the burning of coal and carbon monoxide is what the exhaust of cars is made up of because of the burning of petroleum.


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What chemical forms from gas coal and oil burning?

Any burning process release carbon dioxide.


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By burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas.


Fill in the blank Burning such as coal or natural gas can increase the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Why is there an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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