Most scientists believe that burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, which remain in the atmosphere, and that these gases trap additional heat, which warms the planet.
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Editorial,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
Heatwaves will continue to get more and more intense, happen more frequently and start earlier in the year as the world warms due to fossil fuel pollution.
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