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Burning of fossil fuels has changed the atmosphere by

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When fossil fuels are burned, they release large amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the air. Greenhouse gases trap heat in our atmosphere, causing global warming.
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Incomplete combustion releases air pollutants like carbon monoxide and carbon soot, nitrogen oxides even causes acid rain or smog

Complete combustion releases carbon dioxide, which can trap more heat in the atmosphere and hastens global warming

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