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Energy obtained from fossil fuels is not green energy.

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(i) Fossil fuels cause pollution during combustion.
(ii) Burning of coal results in emission of gase s like carbon dioxide which is harmful to health .
(iii) Coal and oil release sulphur dioxide and soot, which causes problems related to respiration and acid rain.
(iv) As fossil fuels harm the environment they cannot be considered as green energy.
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