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What happen when humans burn fossil fuels

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Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable resources and consist of coal, oil, and natural gas. They release carbon dioxide, a potent greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere when burned. Greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun in the Earth's atmosphere, causing temperatures to rise.
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When humans burn fossil fuels, they release carbon dioxide, a potent greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere. The greenhouse gasses trap then trap heat from the sun in the earth's atmosphere, therefore causing the temperatures rise.

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