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प्रश्न
What are the environmental consequences of using fossil fuels? Suggest the steps to minimise the pollution caused by various sources of energy including non-conventional sources of energy.
उत्तर
The environmental consequences of using the fossil fuels are :
- It causes lot of environmental pollution.
- The waste released is not easily disposable.
- It is limited in quantity.
- It results in acid rain.
- It increases the global warming and causes green house effect.
The steps to minimise the pollution caused by various sources of energy including non-conventional sources of energy are:
- Planting more trees
- Using solar cooker
- Using CNG in automobile instead of petroleum
- Avoid use of conventional source of energy
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