Fossil Fuel Combustion Emission

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011610",
  "term": "Fossil Fuel Combustion Emission",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Emissions caused by the burning of coal, oil (including gasoline), or natural gas. The burning needed to generate energy releases carbon dioxide, water, and by-products that can include sulfur and nitrogen oxides, mercury, 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.",
  "references": [
    "Adapted from Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Sinks Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/fossil-fuel-combustion-emission/"
}