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Why do fossil fuels release carbon dioxide into the air?

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During combustion or burning, carbon from fossil fuels combine with oxygen in the air to form carbon dioxide and water vapor. These natural hydrocarbon fuels come from once-living organisms and are made from carbon and hydrogen, which release carbon dioxide and water when they burn.

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