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Yes, if propane escapes into the atmosphere it will be a greenhouse gas.
Propane is a by-product of natural gas and petroleum refining. It is a fossil fuel and releases carbon dioxide when burnt.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoBiomass is the burning of plant material, usually to generate electricity. So biomass is not a greenhouse gas.
But burning it releases a greenhouse gas. It does add carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere, but it is CO2 that was recently taken out of the atmosphere (when the plants were growing) so it doesn't add extra CO2. Burning biomass then is part of the natural carbon cycle which moves CO2 in and out of the atmosphere.
The carbon dioxide that comes from burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) was taken out of the atmosphere millions of years ago, so releasing it now is adding extra CO2 (and causing global warming).
This is why biomass is renewable energy and much better than fossil fuels.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoall the hydrocarbons which exist in gaseous state are green house gas. so is also a green house gas.
Yes!
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∙ 6y agoNatural gas contains large percentage of methane a known GHG. It is about 23 times more powerful a GHG than carbon dioxide,
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I've heard on here that it is a fossil fuel, yet wikipedia states that butane is an alcholic fuel, a bio-fuel, so which is it?
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∙ 11y agoYes,it is a fossil fuel.
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Is butane a liquid fossil fuel?
Butane is a hydrocarbon compound found in natural gas and crude oil. Both natural gas and crude oil are fossil fuels. At sufficient pressure and low temperature, it can be a liquid. So in answer to your question, butane is compound that comes from a fossil fuel, and can be both a liquid and a gas depending on the pressure and temperature. Natural gas is mostly methane and ethane, with small amounts of butane and propane, so it is usually stored as a gas phase. Crude oil has many hydrocarbon compounds heavier than butane, so it remains a liquid. See related link.
What is best butane lighter fuel?
Colibri
Is natural gas a biomass or fossil fuel?
Fossil fuel
Is coal natural or man-made?
It is a fossil fuel.
When butane reacts with oxygen the temperature of the surronding area does what?
The temperature, of course increase.
What fuels could be used instead of fossil fuels?
Fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuel :BiodieselBioAlcoholBattery as fuel (electric fuel cells)HydrogenArtificially produced combustible hydrocarbons [methane, butane,etc]Compressed Air
Is butane a liquid fossil fuel?
Butane is a hydrocarbon compound found in natural gas and crude oil. Both natural gas and crude oil are fossil fuels. At sufficient pressure and low temperature, it can be a liquid. So in answer to your question, butane is compound that comes from a fossil fuel, and can be both a liquid and a gas depending on the pressure and temperature. Natural gas is mostly methane and ethane, with small amounts of butane and propane, so it is usually stored as a gas phase. Crude oil has many hydrocarbon compounds heavier than butane, so it remains a liquid. See related link.
Is fuel that makes a car run an example of a gas?
No, that would be an example of gasoline, or fossil fuel. Examples of a gas would be Hydrogen, Oxygen, Xenon, butane (that some cars run on) etc.
Is rocket fuel a fossil fuel?
Yes it is a fossil fuel.
What is the name of the fuel in zippo?
Butane
What do you use butane gas for?
You can use butane as a fuel for portable stoves and cigarette lighters
What fuel does the Olympic flame burn?
Butane
What is best butane lighter fuel?
Colibri
Is solar a fossil fuel?
No its not a fossil fuel
Which family of fuel gas do propane and butane belong to?
Propane, butane and its blends belong to the third family.
How long does it take uranium to become a fossil fuel?
Uranium is not a fossil fuel and cannot be a fossil fuel.
Is oil a fossil fuel or a nuclear fuel?
Oil is a fossil fuel.
