Fossil fuel combustion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011609",
  "term": "Fossil fuel combustion",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Burning of coal, oil (including gasoline), or natural gas. The burning needed to generate energy release carbon dioxide 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.",
  "subject": "Climate change",
  "references": [
    "Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Greenhouse Emissions Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/fossil-fuel-combustion/"
}