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Name three reasons fossil fuels are detrimental to Earth.

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1. harmful gases such as sulfur oxides, CO2, and nitrogen are released when fossil fuels are burned.
2. it can cause air pollution and "smog"
3. Acid rain is caused by the burning of fossil fuels
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