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Write any two problems associated with the thermal type of power generation.
What are the problems associated with the thermal type of power generation?
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- Air pollution caused due to burning of coal. Burning of coal emits gases like carbon dioxide, sulphur oxide, and nitrogen oxide, which are harmful to living beings.
- Release of soot particles in the environment. Along with the gases released due to the burning of coal, soot particles are released into the environment, which can cause fatal respiratory problems.
- Coal is a non-renewable source of energy. So, this method of power generation will put a limit on the availability of coal in the future.
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