Burning fossil fuels, especially coal, is a dirty process. Incomplete combustion of coal and oil produces particulate matter. Heavier particulates produce an annoying dirty grit, and lighter particulates can be inhaled deeply and become a health hazard. In addition to the desired combustion of organic molecules, impurities such as sulfur also burn and produce potentially dangerous oxides. Since the air is made of 80% nitrogen, nitrogen is combusted along with the fuel at high temperatures, releasing nitrous oxides. Since fossil fuels are composed mainly of carbon by weight, all fossil fuels produce carbon dioxide when burned. In the atmosphere, the sulfur and nitrous oxides produce sulfuric acid and nitric acid, respectively, which can lead to acid rain. The carbon dioxide helps trap heat in the atmosphere - contributing to the potential warming of the earth. In this lecture-discussion we will examine major local, regional, and global environmental effects of burning fossil fuels. These are respectively particulates, smog and acid rain, and global warming. The importance of particulates has long been acknowledged, and major particlulate emissions control measures have been launched in many countries. Evidence for acid rain is readily available, and the effects from impact on forests and lakes to crumbling ancient Greek structures have confirmed its presence, but its overall environmental/economic importance remains a matter of controversy. It is now widely accepted that human activities have contributed to a noticeable average global warming trend in the twentieth century. However, there are differential impacts of this global trend on regional climate, agriculture, storm damage, and other effects in different parts of the world. This complicates both the assessment of global effects of atmospheric emissions and international negotiations over requisite changes in fossil fuel use.
It makes extra carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which contributes to the Green House Effect. Although Fossil Fuels fuel our transportation and heat our homes, we have to think of the bigger picture. If we continue using Fossil Fuels at the rate we're using them at, there won't be any left in the future. It takes millions of years to create fossil fuels, and we're burning them at 100 000 times that rate.
Fossil Fuels let out harmful gases and elements that are bad for both the environment and for life.
The price of using fossil fuels just aren't Worth what it leaves behind.
Burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas damages the environment because it releases a harmful gas, carbon dioxide, which adds to the other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, traps more of the sun's heat, and causes global warming which is driving climate change.
A:Burning fossil fuels produces "greenhouse gasses" which contribute to the buildup of heat in the atmosphere. A:Also important are the issues of acid rain and other toxins introduced into our atmosphere through the use of fossil fuels.Acid rain is a known issue with known consequences. Lower PH levels in our rain our blamed for the destruction of certain species of trees, the accelerating decay of statues and many deformities in fish.
Low level ozone increases, as well as smog, are a direct issue associated with the use of fossil fuels. Increased health costs and higher mortality rates can also follow these increases.
Petrol is a fossil fuel. It gives out enormous amounts of Carbon-dioxide on combustion. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that is causing global warming and climate change.
Burning petrol in your car with a working catalytic converter will produce water, CO2, and a small fraction of unburnt hydrocarbons. The unburnt hydrocarbons will contribute to photochemical smog, while the CO2 will contribute to global warming. Nitrogen is also emitted, and may change into NO2 or NO due to the heat of the chemical reactions taking place within your car. Also SO2 can be released.
Burning petrol in your car without a working catalytic converter will produce a higher amount of unburnt hydrocarbons, and is significantly worse for the environment.
Petrol is also burnt in heating systems and thermal power stations - with the same problems for pollution and greenhouse effect.
Fossil fuels contain a massive amount of carbon that has been trapped in the crust and kept out of the atmospheric cycle for millions of years. When fossil fuels are collected and then burned, all the carbon from the fossil fuels ends up in the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2). CO2 is a greenhouse gas, meaning it traps heat in the atmosphere. Because burning fossil fuels adds to the total amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, it increases Earth's temperature above where it ought to be. Even a slight increase in average temperature can cause major problems, for example, melting the ice sheets and glaciers in the Arctic, or causing droughts all over the world.
Burning fossil fuels release carbon dioxide to atmosphere. It is a green house gas that traps heat inside earth. It also releases several oxides of nitrogen and suphur that cause pollution.
Fossil fuels contain a massive amount of carbon that has been trapped in the crust and kept out of the atmospheric cycle for millions of years. When fossil fuels are collected and then burned, all the carbon from the fossil fuels ends up in the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2). CO2 is a greenhouse gas, meaning it traps heat in the atmosphere. Because burning fossil fuels adds to the total amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, it increases Earth's temperature above where it ought to be. Even a slight increase in average temperature can cause major problems, for example, melting the ice sheets and glaciers in the Arctic, or causing droughts all over the world.
Burning fuels adds CO2 in the environment which is cause of global warming which is cause of increasing sea level and so on ...
Burning fossil fuels release carbon dioxide to atmosphere. It is a green house gas that traps heat inside earth. It also releases several oxides of nitrogen and suphur that cause pollution.
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Fossil fuels are classified as non-renewable sources. Examples of fossil fuels are coal and petroleum. They are termed non-renewable because they were produced organically over millions of years. if the limit quantity of fossil fuels are used up, it will be difficult to replace them.
Yes.
well, they burn fossil fuels, they run their cars, which realeses carbon monoxide, and there's lots of ways!! good question!!
no i dont think so....if the tree decomposes...then it will mix with the soil and change into a fossil fuel...and fossil fuels are useful...arent they? A normal rate of tree decomposition is good as it aids the forests to get rid of older trees to make way form new trees. It also enriches the soil once fallen. If the rate is high due to diseases or insect infestation, then no becase too many trees are being attacked.
The carbon cycle moves carbon in and out of the atmosphere. This cycle is largely neutral in regard to global warming.Increased numbers of cattle, as well as poor agricultural practices (rice paddy fields) are adding methane to the atmosphere.The burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity, releases carbon dioxide.
what affect does burning fossil fuels have on the environment?
No, the burning of fossil fuels affects the carbon cycle, but not the water cycle.
Fossil fuels are clean burning and will not be bad for the environment. We will never run out of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are good for our health. These are a few that are not true about fossil fuels.
The burning of fossil fuels has detrimental effects on human health and the environment. Smog, pollution, and dirty fuel are all lasting attributes of burning fossil fuels.
daily activites that affect the enviorment are burning fossil fuels, using a gas powered car , digging up patrloeum.
The burning of fossil fuels affects the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by increasing it.
The fossil fuels when burnt produces pollutants.The pollutants then go in the environment and pollute it.Hence fossil fuels are bad to use.
Burning fossil fuels can lead to pollution in the environment. Although fossil fuels can be useful, the burning of them should be reduced to preserve clean air.
Burning fossil fuels can lead to pollution in the environment. Although fossil fuels can be useful, the burning of them should be reduced to preserve clean air.
Burning fossil fuels can lead to pollution in the environment. Although fossil fuels can be useful, the burning of them should be reduced to preserve clean air.
Burning fossil fuels adds carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, to the atmosphere. This can raise global temperatures.
Burning fossil fuels affects your air quality in a negative manner. This is rated as the highest contributor to pollution of the air.