Temperatures are becoming higher than expected. [APEX]
Temperatures are becoming higher than expected. [APEX]
Temperatures are becoming higher than expected. [APEX]
It raises the temperature and makes it hotter through the greenhouse effect.
Hydroelectricity is better because it releases no carbon dioxide emissions to cause global warming. Natural gas is the cleanest of the fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), but it is still responsible for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Propane stoves generally produce more carbon dioxide emissions compared to natural gas stoves. This is because propane is a denser fuel and requires more oxygen to burn efficiently, leading to higher emissions. Natural gas, on the other hand, is lighter and burns more cleanly, resulting in lower emissions.
Yes, global warming is caused by carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles, but also by deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, and the generation of electricity, which all releases carbon dioxide.
No, the natural cycle of carbon dioxide (CO2) moves through the land, oceans and atmosphere, and has done for millions of years. It is able to remove all the natural carbon in the air (and part of the global warming carbon as well). It is the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity that releases carbon that has been hidden underground for millennia that is increasing the carbon concentrations in the atmosphere.
The energy sector has the highest CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion, as it includes activities such as the burning of coal, oil, and natural gas for electricity generation and heating. This sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions globally.
CO2, or carbon dioxide, is a natural component of Earth's atmosphere and is necessary for life. However, excessive emissions of CO2 from human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, can lead to global warming and climate change, which can have negative impacts on the environment and ecosystems, ultimately affecting the planet's overall health. Carbon emissions need to be reduced to mitigate these effects and protect the world.
Natural gas generally produces lower emissions of greenhouse gases and particulate matter compared to diesel fuels. This is because natural gas combustion releases fewer pollutants such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. Diesel fuels, on the other hand, tend to emit higher levels of these pollutants, contributing to air pollution and climate change.
Natural gas produces about half the carbon emissions of coal when burned for energy. However, natural gas is primarily composed of methane, a potent greenhouse gas with a higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide. Leaks in the production and distribution process can result in significant methane emissions, contributing to its overall impact on climate change.
According to U.S. EPA, Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2004, 1 therm of natural gas burnt produces 11.7 lbs. of carbon dioxide emissions. Therefore, the Carbon Coefficient for natural gas is: 117 pounds of CO2 per million BTU, or 0.12 pounds per cubic foot of gas.