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प्रश्न
Give reason for the following:
Petroleum is considered a harmful source of energy.
उत्तर
Because of the environmental damage that comes with its extraction, processing, and burning, petroleum is seen as a hazardous energy source. In addition to being a nonrenewable resource, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and global warming are also factors.
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