What steps would you suggest to minimise environmental pollution caused by burning of fossil fuels?
Petroleum, coal and natural gas are the fossil fuels. Burning of fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur in the atmosphere which also leads to acid rain that are produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, smelters, power plants, industries etc. sulphuric acid (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3) is produced and contributes 60-70% or 30-40% respectively of the acidity and it automatically pollutes the environment and leads to air pollution. To minimize the environmental pollution caused by burning of fossil fuels various measures are taken:-
1. Conventional fuels like firewood, coal and oil should be replaced by electricity or natural gas like CNG which do not emit sulphur oxides.
2. Pollution free fuels like alcohol, hydrogen or battery power should be developed for automobiles. Good quality fuel should be used in motor vehicles which can reduce SO2 pollution.
3. Trees should be grown in all available spaces which use carbon dioxide and release oxygen; this purifies air.
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