Fossil fuel combustion

- Fossil fuel combustion : A Fossil fuel combustion is Burning of coal, oil (including gasoline), or natural gas. This burning, usually to generate energy, releases carbon dioxide, as well as Combustion by products that can include unburned hydrocarbons, methane, and carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide, methane, and many of the unburned hydrocarbons slowly oxidize into carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Common sources of Fossil fuel combustion include cars and electric utilities.

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