In many cases, extracting and refining petroleum releases methane. Methane is much worse that CO2 as a green house gas. But we emit more CO2.
Here is some pollution from mining for the rare earths needed to go into wind turbine generator magnets.
It depends on the fuel, and the process used.
Look what refineries do. It's a lot of pollution.
NONE. All non solids that rise into the upper atmosphere separate into nothingness by natures chemicals to protect and keep the upper atmosphere completely clear for the sun's ray's. Mike
I would like to know what effects do the manufacturing of fuel have on the environment
