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Coal is used in many power plants to produce electricity. Mining coal requires stripping away thick layers of soil and rock, destroying ecosystems. Layers of soil and rock take billions of years to form. These fuels have to be burned to release the energy stored inside them. The burning of fossil fuels produces waste gases that causes air pollution, including smog and acid rain.

Because coal contains carbon it releases carbon dioxide when it is burnt. Carbon dioxide is the pollution that is causing global warming.

It can be very dangerous to mine it.

Takes thousands of years to form (is running out)

Produces sulphur dioxide when burnt (sulphur dioxide > acid rain)

Also it causes smog and releases methane

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