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Environmental Impacts of Natural Gas (2014). The Union of Concerned Scientists. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/timeline/environment. In the article, “Environmental Impacts of Natural Gas”, the author from Union of Concerned Scientist has addressed the environmental impacts from combustion of natural gas. The burning of natural gas has caused several environmental issues such as air pollution and the effects on land use and wildlife. The author mentioned the burning of natural gas has produced nitrogen oxides which are harmful pollutants. The pollutants have caused health issues such as “asthma, bronchitis, lung cancer, and heart disease” to many of the people in America. Exposure to these harmful pollutants can lead to respiratory health conditions. On the land use and wildlife aspect, the author mentioned that the building of the power plant for burning of natural gas has harmed the ecosystem and affected wildlife habitats. The construction process has allowed harmful po