... disastrous effects such as pollution and environmental problems. Burning coal for instance releases harmful pollutants such as carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide that contribute to global warming (greenhouse effect) and acid rain. According to Moore, 1988. "Many scientists feel that the greenhouse effect is part of a more serious and pervasive problem: the destruction of our fossilized supply of ... important chemical raw materials associated with the carbon dioxide production problem is the highly visible acid rain dilemma that results from the combustion of acid-producing materials in ...

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... from coal mining sites. At the site where we burn coal, nitrous oxides and sulfur oxides are released, as well as other matter. These oxides are responsible for acid rain. CO2 is also released, which contributes to global warming. The use of oil as a source of power isn't very safe either. The transport of oil often causes oil spills, which ... ...

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 Air pollution is most commonly associated with acidic precipitation, smog, and the depletion of our ozone layer. Acid rain is one of the biggest air quality problems that upstate New York deals with, especially the Adirondack Mountains. The main cause of acidic rain is the emissions of gases like SO2 and NOx These emissions are given off into the environment mostly from the ... ...

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... fuel in the U.S. Yet it has a major disadvantage. It is a strong pollutant. When it is burned, it releases impurities like nitrogen and sulfur, which combine with water vapor to create "acid rain-. Also, coal is a major contributor to the imbalance of the carbon cycle. When coal burns, it forms carbon dioxide. Scientists believe that carbon dioxide traps the earth's heat in a process ... ...

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... fossil fuels are used and burned, we need to acquire other methods in generating energy. The use of fossil fuels or other substances derived from fossil fuels have dire consequences. Acid rain, and global warming are two of the most serious environmental issues that are related to "large-scale fossil fuel combustion" (Encarta,2). In other words, because of the use of fossil ... ...

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... a limited supply of these fuels, which are in danger of being used up. Also the combustion of these fuels releases various pollutants, which pose health risks and may contribute to acid rain and global warming. These energy sources are considered nonrenewable because they can not be replenished in a short period of time. Renewable energy sources can. We use all these energy sources ... ...

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... introduction of garbage as a consistent food source, alteration of natural drainage patterns (causing changes in vegetation), deposition of alkaline dust on tundra along roads, altering vegetation, local pollutant, haze and acid rain from nitrogen oxides, methane and particulate emissions, and the contamination of soil and water in the case of oil or fuel spills. They argue that only 8% of the Artic National ... ...

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