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Fossil fuels provide a lot of energy, but they cause several problems.
When fossil fuels are burned, carbon dioxide is produced .
Too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may cause global
warming. This could cause droughts and floods . Many countries
passed new laws that set limits on emissions. Reducing emissions
can make the air cleaner . Oil tankers like the Exxon Valdez have
accidents and spill oil. If oil is spilled into the sea, sea water gets .
polluted , and sea creatures are killed.
carbon dioxide is produced sea water gets polluted
make the air cleaner cause droughts and floods
Unit 8 | Problems with Fossil Fuels
