How does the burning of fossil fuels contribiute to the net increase in atmospheric carbon?
Burning of such fuels can cause air pollution problems. Tracking Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Fossil Fuel Burning the big problem.
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About Carbon Dioxide
Carbon dioxide is a chemical compound composed of two oxygen atoms bonded to a single carbon atom. CO2 is increasing due to the burning of fossil fuels, leading to global warming. Carbon dioxide is often confused with carbon monoxide.
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