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what are some social and environmental implications of fossil fuels burning?
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burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which contributes to global warming and climate change.  it also leads to air pollution, which can cause respiratory illnesses and acid rain. fossil fuels are also a finite resource and their extraction can have negative environmental impacts, such as destruction of ecosystems and loss of biodiversity.
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