What are the environmental consequences of using fossil fuels ? Suggest the steps to minimize the pollution caused by varies sources of energy including non-conventional sources of energy.

Explanation

Followings are the environmental consequences of using fossil fuels :
(i) Increased level of carbon dioxide is resulting in global warming. Global warming is causing drastic changes in weather patterns across the worldwide.
(ii) Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen cause acid rain. Acid rain is harmful for buildings and monuments and also for living beings.
(iii) The burning of fossil fuels produces greenhouse effect of gases like carbon dioxide and results in global warming.
(iv) Increase in air pollution is causing more cases of respiratory diseases.
(v) The burning of fossil fuels also releases oxides of nitrogen and sulphur that are released by burning fossil fuels are acidic oxides. These lead to acid rain which affects our water and soil resources. Steps to minimise pollution caused by various sources of energy:
(i) Increased use of public transport
(ii) Increased use of bicycle.
(iii)Follow the principles of 3R of conservation (i.e., Reduce, Reuse and Recycle). By doing this, we can minimise the demand for energy. This will help in reducing pollution.
(iv) The effect of greenhouse gases released by burning of fossil fuels and biogas can be minimised by planting more trees.