The acidic gases burned from one power plant can travel hundreds of miles after the gas mixes with water molecules in the atmosphere.
The compounds then fall to the earth again in different forms of precipitation (acid rain) and can cause respiratory health issues in humans, kill plants and wildlife, erode structures and buildings, and contaminate water sources.
Acid gases can be extremely flammable and explosive under pressure, so must be kept away from heat, sparks, or open flames.
[3] Hydrogen sulfide is a toxic gas, it can cause breathing problems, asphyxiation and death.
Carbon dioxide at concentrations of 7% to 10.1% causes dizziness, headache, visual and hearing dysfunction, and unconsciousness within a few minutes to an hour.