What are the environmental consequences of using fossil fuels? Suggest the steps to minimise the

Question

What are the environmental consequences of using fossil fuels? Suggest the steps to minimize the pollution caused by various sources of energy including non-conventional sources of energy

Answer 1

Following are the consequences of using fossil fuels. 

• Global warming will result due to increase in the level of Carbon dioxide, 
• Sulphur oxides causes acid rain.
• Burning of fossil fuels will result in accumulation of smog in big cities which will result in decreased visibility.
• Air pollution leads to health hazrds to humans and animals. 

Steps to minimise the pollution caused by various sources of energy including non conventional sources of energy. 

• Use of public transport.
• Use of vehicles like electric bikes and bi-cycle that can reduce air pollution.
• Adopting 3R’s policy- reduce, reuse and recycyle. 
• Afforestation