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Environmental effects of burning fossil fuels
Using fossil fuels to produce electricity has consequences
for the environment.
Environmental effects of burning fossil fuels
Using fossil fuels to produce electricity has consequences
for the environment.

Burning some fossil fuels creates chemicals
like sulfur dioxide, which cause acid rain.
Environmental effects of burning fossil fuels
Using fossil fuels to produce electricity has consequences
for the environment.

Burning some fossil fuels creates chemicals
like sulfur dioxide, which cause acid rain.


                                  Burning fossil fuels also
                                  produces carbon dioxide
                                  which is released into the
                                  atmosphere.
Environmental effects of burning fossil fuels
Using fossil fuels to produce electricity has consequences
for the environment.

Burning some fossil fuels creates chemicals
like sulfur dioxide, which cause acid rain.


                                  Burning fossil fuels also
                                  produces carbon dioxide
                                  which is released into the
                                  atmosphere.

                                  Carbon dioxide is a
                                  greenhouse gas.

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  • 1. Environmental effects of burning fossil fuels Using fossil fuels to produce electricity has consequences for the environment.
  • 2. Environmental effects of burning fossil fuels Using fossil fuels to produce electricity has consequences for the environment. Burning some fossil fuels creates chemicals like sulfur dioxide, which cause acid rain.
  • 3. Environmental effects of burning fossil fuels Using fossil fuels to produce electricity has consequences for the environment. Burning some fossil fuels creates chemicals like sulfur dioxide, which cause acid rain. Burning fossil fuels also produces carbon dioxide which is released into the atmosphere.
  • 4. Environmental effects of burning fossil fuels Using fossil fuels to produce electricity has consequences for the environment. Burning some fossil fuels creates chemicals like sulfur dioxide, which cause acid rain. Burning fossil fuels also produces carbon dioxide which is released into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.