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Whenever a fossil fuel like wood, coal, oil or natural gas is burnt it releases carbon dioxide that has been stored in the fuel for millions of years. This carbon dioxide adds to the greenhouse gases in the environment that are contributing to global warming.

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because trees help in maintaining a balance of Co2 & O2 in the atmosphere.

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