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3. Blowing up oil refineries...

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 05:29 PM

Jul 1

Smoke plumes from oil combustion have a serious climatic and environmental impact.Their fumes release immense quantities of carbon and particles that alter local weather patterns, in addition to degrading air quality.

Carbon dioxide (CO₂ emissions: The complete combustion of hydrocarbons emits significant volumes of CO₂, the main greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere.

Black smoke plumes contain high concentrations of black carbon. When suspended in the air, this pollutant absorbs solar radiation and warms the atmosphere. If it settles on ice caps or snow, it accelerates melting by reducing light reflection.

If the Russian aggression doesn't stop NOW, we're all doomed.

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