Mayo College

Global Perspectives - Individual Report

Topic – Biodiversity and Ecosystem

Research Question - How has fossil fuel use affected the human health?

Candidate Name – Gurjaipaul Singh

Candidate Number – 3257
Centre Name - Mayo College
Centre Number - IA083
Word Count - 1874
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