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Which is more dangerous: pollution caused by burning fossil fuels or by nuclear radiation?


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Explanation: The burning of fossil fuels releases various oxides of carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen, which cause major problems like the greenhouse effect and acid rain. They can cause many diseases in humans as well. Nuclear plants produce virtually no greenhouse gas emissions or air pollutants.

Hence, The pollution caused by burning fossil fuels is more dangerous.


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