when a fuel burns, the gases released to the atmosphere include carbon dioxide, water (vapour), carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen
solid particles and unburned hydrocarbons may also be released that form particulates in the atmosphere
issues regarding sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen
sulfur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen cause respiratory problems in humans and cause acid rain (damages plants and buildings)
what problems do particulates cause?
cause global dimming by reducing the amount of sunlight that reaches the Earth’s surface
particulates cause health problems due to damage to the lungs
