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Electricity can harm the environment because when fossil fuels are burned, it creates carbon-dioxide which caused pollution. Most electricity is produced by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gases. Whenever fossil fuels are burnt they release carbon dioxide that has been stored in the fuel for millions of years. This carbon dioxide adds to the greenhouse gases in the environment that are contributing to global warming.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoMost electricity is produced by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas. Whenever fossil fuel is burnt it releases carbon dioxide that has been stored in the fuel for millions of years. This carbon dioxide adds to the greenhouse gases in the environment that are contributing to global warming.
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∙ 14y agoElectricity occurs naturally in nature and is an important part of natural processes. I believe you meant to say, "Does using electricity harm the earth?". Generally we want to reduce our energy usage, because the common supplier of your company-provided energy is fossil fuels, generated from burning oil and coal. Besides the pollution caused by this process, the harvesting of coal and fuel leads to destruction of the natural landscape as we dig to reach these resources. New green energy trends promote the use of unharmful energy sources, such as wind power and solar power. These still cause the consumption of resources (ie: the materials used to create solar panels and windmilss), so it is still important to practice turning off unneeded lights and taking other measures to curb our energy usage.
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∙ 13y agoMostly indirectly, because of the environmental damage caused by generating it. For example, burning coal and petroleum causes pollution and global warming.
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∙ 14y agoDoes electricity damage the environment ?
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Describe how electricity is made that does not harm the environment?
There are multiple ways electricity can be made and not harm the environment. One example is that you can use wind turbines that capture the wind and use the power for electricity. Another is that you can use solar panels that capture the light and heat from the sun and use that for electricity.
How does use of natural resources harm the environment?
Use of natural resources harms the environment due to the simple fact if you are using natural resources, you are taking away natural resources from the environment / planet, so therefore, if you take away, without replanting or replacing, yes, you are harming the environment.
Is sustainable development good or bad for the environment?
yes .it is good to us but it is a very harming thing to the environment because - *we destroy natures resources like forest petrl etc. for our need but its actually and absolutly for every organism in this universe
How can coal save the environment?
Because it is natural lighting when lit on fire. If people use gas or electricity it could harm the environment, where as natural lighting is part of the environment itself.
Is geothermal energy safe for humans and the environment?
Geothermal energy (hot water and steam) is usually used to produce electricity. Electricity is dangerous if misused, but it is usually safe.
What is there to do with your environment?
You can save your environment in endless ways without harming nature...!
Information about how tourism is harming the environment?
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What can you do to stop hotels from harming the environment?
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How weed can remove without harming the environment?
Weeds can be removed without harming the environment by plucking the with hands. Allowing them to dry or adding them to ditches for prepration of manure.
Word for not wasting things or harming the environment?
sustainable
Has Russia exploited its resources without harming its environment?
No.
What is the meaning of green thinking?
Means to keep the environment in mind while deciding what to do. As in not harming the environment.
How Technology is harming the environment?
initially the technology we have is not harming the environment, we are. Think about it, if we had all the same technology but we used it only in times that we had to, the world would be much cleaner and everyone would be much healthier.
How to using nuclear energy without harming the environment?
i dont now
What are the disadvantages of biodegradable materials?
The supermarket provide shopping bag that is harming the environment
Do refrigerators harm our environment?
yes because it uses electricity and burning electricity harms the environment!
What is a insulature?
An insulator is something that prevents passage of heat, sound, or electricity. If an insulator is used on an electrical cable, it contains the electricity within, preventing dangerous electricity from harming anyone or anything.
