BRAINCAKEPolluting the Atmosphere
Burning fossil fuels in engines and power stations releases several pollutants into the atmosphere.
Carbon monoxide comes from incomplete combustion. It is toxic because it binds to haemoglobin in the blood and stops it carrying oxygen.
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