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There is a natural greenhouse effect, supported by the earth's water and carbon cycles, that has kept our planet comfortably warm for millions of years.
The greenhouse effect for global warming, or the runaway greenhouse effect, is happening now because we are burning fossil fuels, more and more every day. This burning releases the carbon that has been kept underground, again for millions of years. This extra carbon dioxide adds to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The natural carbon cycle can't keep up with all the extra carbon, and we have also cut down great forests all over the world that used to absorb carbon, so this is causing the runaway greenhouse effect.
We can slow it by cutting down our use of fossil fuels by making green choices in our transport (walk, cycle, public transport) and by reducing our use of electricity, most of which is generated by burning coal, oil and natural gas. Turning off lights, adjusting our heating and cooling, turning off appliances at the wall and not on stand-by, will all help a little, especially if millions of people do it!
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What you can do to protect the greenhouse effect?
We can slow the enhanced (or accelerated) greenhouse effect which is causing global warming by slowing our carbon dioxide emissions and by planting billions of trees.
How does afforestation affect global warming?
Afforestation (planting and growing more forests) will slow global warming, because the trees will remove carbon dioxide from the air, release the oxygen and store the carbon it their roots, trunks, branches and leaves. Removing carbon dioxide like this will slow the enhanced greenhouse effect, which is causing global warming.
What is global warming and what are you doing on earth to influence global warming?
Global warming is the long-term increase in the Earth's average temperature. Right now human greenhouse gases, mainly from burning fossil fuels, are causing global warming by increasing the greenhouse effect. The way to slow global warming is to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. On an individual level, people can accomplish this by using less energy at home (almost half of the energy in the USA is produced by burning coal), and by driving less. On a larger level, people can support efforts to put a price on carbon emissions.
Why bother with global warming?
Global warming is altering the balance of our environment because of the release of massive amounts of carbon dioxide gas which is causing the accelerated greenhouse effect. By doing so, the earth itself would increase in temperature on a global level by several degrees. If we can't slow and stop the warming then the earth is going to get hotter and hotter, with terrible results for everyone.
Does biodiesel slow down global warming?
Yes, the use of biodiesel slows down global warming. Biodiesel fuel is carbon neutral, that is, it releases no more carbon dioxide into the air than it takes out. Using biodiesel means that a similar amount of fossil fuel diesel is not used, so that amount of carbon dioxide is not added to the enhanced greenhouse effect which is causing global warming.
What you can do to protect the greenhouse effect?
We can slow the enhanced (or accelerated) greenhouse effect which is causing global warming by slowing our carbon dioxide emissions and by planting billions of trees.
How does afforestation affect global warming?
Afforestation (planting and growing more forests) will slow global warming, because the trees will remove carbon dioxide from the air, release the oxygen and store the carbon it their roots, trunks, branches and leaves. Removing carbon dioxide like this will slow the enhanced greenhouse effect, which is causing global warming.
What is global warming and what are you doing on earth to influence global warming?
Global warming is the long-term increase in the Earth's average temperature. Right now human greenhouse gases, mainly from burning fossil fuels, are causing global warming by increasing the greenhouse effect. The way to slow global warming is to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. On an individual level, people can accomplish this by using less energy at home (almost half of the energy in the USA is produced by burning coal), and by driving less. On a larger level, people can support efforts to put a price on carbon emissions.
What will happen if carbon dioxide pollution is reduced?
If carbon dioxide pollution is reduced then the accelerating greenhouse effect might slow and global warming would not be so much a threat.
Why bother with global warming?
Global warming is altering the balance of our environment because of the release of massive amounts of carbon dioxide gas which is causing the accelerated greenhouse effect. By doing so, the earth itself would increase in temperature on a global level by several degrees. If we can't slow and stop the warming then the earth is going to get hotter and hotter, with terrible results for everyone.
Does biodiesel slow down global warming?
Yes, the use of biodiesel slows down global warming. Biodiesel fuel is carbon neutral, that is, it releases no more carbon dioxide into the air than it takes out. Using biodiesel means that a similar amount of fossil fuel diesel is not used, so that amount of carbon dioxide is not added to the enhanced greenhouse effect which is causing global warming.
How do windmills slow global warming?
By using windmills to produce energy, it cuts down on energy produced via fossil fuels such as coal and oil which produce greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases are the main causes of global warming. Basically, using windmills to make clean energy cuts down on the production of greenhouse gases.
What is melting due to global warming?
The Earth's icecaps are slowly diminishing because of the greenhouse effect. Gases emitted by cars and factories amasses in the atmosphere retaining heat. This heat melts the ice caps at a slow rate.
What effect do you think reducing the amounts of fossil fuels that are burned would have on acid rain and global warming?
reducing the amounts of fossil fuels is a good thing and it will help slow down the progress of global warming. Acid rain will not happen as much as it does now. But if we stop using fossil fuels and stop releasing greenhouse gases into the air. We could stop acid rain and global warming altogether. In conclusion, the more you reduce, the less acid rain and global warming.
Is it true that the greenhouse effect can be reduced by limiting the destruction of forests?
Limiting the destruction of forests can slow the rate of global warming, but in itself is probably not enough to reduce the greenhouse effect. This can be achieved by reforestation, planting more trees, and by cutting our carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).
How do windmills stop global warming?
The use of windmills and wind turbines can slow global warming. The energy they produce is renewable, that is, it releases no greenhouse gases. Because we have this renewable energy then a little less fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) have to be burnt. As they are the main cause of global warming this is a good thing.
How are greenhouse effect and global warming different?
They are similar. The greenhouse effect is more of what causes global warming. The greenhouse effect is a build up of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the upper atmosphere. This (mostly) carbon dioxide (CO2) acts similarly to the glass roof of a green house. Light passes through CO2 (because it's a clear gas) and hits the ground. The atoms in the ground absorb light, and some of their electrons jump to higher energy electron shells. Later, these same electrons fall back to their original positions, or stable state, and re-radiate heat energy (well it's really infrared light, but that translated into heat when it hits something). Under normal conditions, most of this infrared light can escape the atmosphere. However, carbon dioxide happens to be one of the substances that reflects infrared light. This traps heat in the earth, preventing it from escaping into space, and heating up the earth.While above is the greenhouse effect, global warming is the result of the greenhouse effect. Global warming is basically the heating of the earth on a world wide scale. This will damage environments, alter oceanic currents, kill many animal species and alter our air currents.Depending on where you live, you could experience more snow, or extreme drought. In New York, we have had more snow than I can ever remember because warmer ground actually increases the chance of snow. You see upward air drafts, caused by relatively warm air, lift evaporated water high into the atmosphere, where it undergoes adiabatic expansion and cools. As it cools, it sublimes to form snow. Global warming causes more warm upward air-drafts, therefore causing more snow. This is why global warming is now being called global climate change, because it does not necessarily make certain areas warmer, due to changes in air and water currents.
