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How does Oil affect the Environment?


1) The Extraction and Transport of Oil can cause Pollution


2) Fossil Fuels are Burnt on a Huge Scale.

Global Warming   Greenhouse Gases   Acid Rain  -  Particles


3)
High Temperature Combustion of Fuels

Petrol and diesel engines   Catalytic Converters


4) Renewable Alternatives to Fossil Fuels


5) Disposal of Polymers is a Problem.


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