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air pollution
fossil fuels, such as crude oil and coal, contain hydrocarbons and during combustion, the the hydrogen and carbon in these compounds are oxidised so carbon dioxide and water vapour can be released into the atmosphere
when there's plenty of oxygen, all the fuel burns - this is called complete combustion
if there's not enough oxygen, some of the fuel doesn't burn - this is called incomplete combustion
solid particles in the air (called particulates) can cause all sorts of problems, like how if they are inhaled they can get stuck in the lungs and cause damage this can then lead to respiratory problems.
carbon monoxide can also cause problems as well because it can stop your body from doing its proper job of carrying oxygen around the body which is very dangerous
sulfur dioxide is released during the combustion of fossil fuels, such as coal, that contain sulfur impurities - the sulfur in the fuel becomes oxidised.
Nitrogen oxides are created from a reaction between the nitrogen and oxygen in the air caused by the heat of the burning - when these gases mix with clouds they form dilute sulfuric acid or dilute nitric acid and then falls as acid rain. Acid rain kills plants and damages buildings and statues and also makes metal corrode.
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carbon footprints
carbon footprints are basically a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released over the full life cycle of something
there are ways of reducing carbon footprints and these methods are anything to do with reducing the amount of greenhouse gases released:
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