According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which one of the following is the largest source of sulphur dioxide emissions?

Options

1. Locomotives using fossil fuels
2. Ships using fossil fuels
3. Extraction of metals from ores
4. Power plants using fossil fuels

Correct Answer

Power plants using fossil fuels

Explanation

Coal-fired power plants are the major global source of sulphur dioxide emissions due to combustion of high-sulphur coal.

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