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When coal is burnt the gases like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are liberated. These gases are harmful to living things and also the carbon dioxide(co2) enters the atmosphere and starts absorbing the uv rays which creates global worming and the ice melts. This increases the sea water level. Also the carbon monoxide melts the ozone to form carbon dioxide which leads in skin cancer to the human beings from uv rays.

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Q: How is the use of coal affecting the Earth?
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