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What are the environmental consequences of using fossil fuels?

Suggest the steps to minimise the pollution caused by various sources of energy including non-conventional sources of energy.

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Environmental consequences of using fossil fuel:

1) Burning of fossil fuel leads to air pollution and incomplete combustion produces health hazard gases like carbon monoxide etc.

2) Oxides of nitrogen and carbon will lead to acid rains.

3) Generation of greenhouse gases lead to global warming.

Some of the steps to minimize pollution:

1) Reduce the consumption of fossil fuels by using public transport and use of non-conventional resources like solar, wind etc.

2) Converting vehicles from petrol and diesel to liquid petroleum gas and compressed natural gas and even using electric vehicles.

3) Using energy efficient equipment like 5 star or 4 star rated electrical equipment.

4) Plant more trees as they consume carbon dioxide and release oxygen into atmosphere.

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