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What are disadvantages of fossil fuels?
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28/09/2021 1:31 pm
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28/09/2021 1:36 pm
Fossil fuels have the following disadvantages:
1. They release atmospheric pollutants which
- increase the greenhouse effect
- produce acid rain
- cause health problems.
2. Being a non-renewable source, they will eventually run out.
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