What is one way to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions?

Using low-sulfur fuels is an effective way to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions because these fuels contain significantly less sulfur compared to their high-sulfur counterparts. When fuels burn, they release the sulfur contained within them as sulfur dioxide gas, which is a major contributor to air pollution and can lead to acid rain.

By transitioning to low-sulfur fuels, the overall amount of sulfur dioxide produced during combustion processes, such as in power plants and vehicles, is minimized. This reduction in emissions can help improve air quality and mitigate the environmental impacts associated with sulfur dioxide.

In contrast, high-sulfur fuels would increase emissions, as would the continued or increased burning of coal, which typically has higher sulfur content. Enhancing oil extraction methods does not directly affect the sulfur content of the fuels being burned, thus not contributing to any reduction in sulfur dioxide emissions.