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Fossil fuels are harmful to the environment because when they are burnt they release green house gases. These gases create the greenhouse effect. When the suns rays come through the atmosphere and reflect of the sea they cant escape. They remain trapped inside atmosphere and cause global warming. The steadily rising temperatures (1 degree over the last century) melt ice burgs and cause other problems.

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Fossil fuels are only harmful to the environment when used or released incorrectly. The spilling of fuels into the ground can cause problems with water or the ground itself. The proper burning of fossil fuel releases only O2 and CO2. Both of which are benign gases. The improper burning can create all sorts of problematic gases. Global warming being the least significant of an issue.

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What is one major problem caused by using fossil fuels.?

One major problem caused by using fossil fuels is air pollution. The burning of fossil fuels releases harmful pollutants into the air, leading to smog, respiratory issues, and other health problems for humans and wildlife.


What is a major drawback of using fossil fules?

A major drawback of using fossil fuels is their contribution to air pollution and climate change. Burning fossil fuels releases harmful pollutants and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, leading to smog, respiratory issues, and global warming.


Why the burning of fossil fuels should be controlled?

Burning fossil fuels releases harmful greenhouse gases, leading to climate change and global warming. Controlling the burning of fossil fuels can help mitigate these effects and reduce air pollution, improving public health and the environment for future generations.


Are fossil fuels environment friendly?

No, fossil fuels are not considered environmentally friendly because their extraction and use contribute to air and water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change. The burning of fossil fuels releases harmful pollutants and accelerates global warming, resulting in negative impacts on ecosystems, human health, and the planet as a whole.


How does burning fossil fuels hurt the biosphere?

the release of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and other sources adds to the greenhouse effect, increasing global warming. Fossil fuel pollution can return to earth in the form of acid rain, harmful to our forests and wild life. As well fossil fuels release volatile organic compounds, harmful to our health.

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Solar energy is considered better than fossil fuels because it is a renewable and clean source of energy that does not produce harmful greenhouse gas emissions, unlike fossil fuels which contribute to climate change and air pollution.


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What statement about fossils fuels is not true?

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