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What are the disadvantages of fossil fuels ?

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The disadvantages of fossil fuels are :
(1) It is non-renewable source of energy.
(2) Air pollution is caused by burning of fossil fuels. Acidic oxides of nitrogen and sulphur are released on burning of fossil fuels which lead to acid rain.
(3) Gases like carbon dioxide causes green house effect and global warming.
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