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How do fossil fuels cause air pollution?

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The fossil fuels like coal and petroleum contain small amounts of nitrogen and sulphur. When fossil fuels are burnt, it produces oxides of nitrogen and sulphur. These gases cause inhalation problems and in presence of rain forms acid rain. The burning of fossil fuels also increases the amount of suspended particles in the air that reduce the visibility.

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