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What are the by-products of fertiliser industries ? How do they affect the environment ?

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The harmful by products are gases such as `SO_(2),CO, H_(2)S` and NO and other solid and liquid chemicals. They cause extensive air pollution and water pollution as the waste substances are released in air or discarded in water bodies. SO, gas released in air causes acid rain affecting buildings and historical monuments also. These substances enter food chain harming the plants, animals and humans.
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