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<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Why is CNG considered as a green fuel?

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<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> CNG is made up of methane which is a much lighter hydrocarbon in comparison to the constituents of coal, petrol or diesel. [1 mark] So, when CNG is burned to produce energy lower amounts of pollutants are generated. Thus, CNG is considered as a green fuel. [1 mark]

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