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How is electricity consumption contributing to global warming and how will this affect the future?
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∙ 12y ago
Any one person's electricity consumption makes an extremely small contribution to global warming, but any one person can also make a contribution to minimising global warming by reducing electricity consumption as much as possible. Every small increment in greenhouse gas emissions is moving us closer to the future when uncontrolled global warming could have catastrophic effects on our economic and social wellbeing.
Electricity is usually generated by burning fossil fuels - coal, oil and gas - releasing additional carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Since carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, the continued release of new carbon dioxide into the atmosphere results in global warming.
Global warming, in turn, causes climate change - more frequent storms, flooding, drought, and rising sea levels. If allowed to continue out of control, this will have a catastrophic effect on our economic and social wellbeing.
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How does mining affect global warming?
Mining of anything uses energy, either in the form of electricity or by using petroleum driven machinery. This releases carbon dioxide into the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.In addition, if the mining is for coal or oil or any of the other fossil fuels, then when that fuel is burnt it releases the carbon dioxide that had been safely stored underground for millions of years. It is this EXTRA carbon dioxide that is contributing to global warming.
How do natural gases affect global warming?
How is global warming happening
Do rain forests affect global warming?
no but they get affected by global warming
How does global warming affect sports?
your body warmth and global warming will melt you!
How does global warming in Chicago affect NBA tourism?
There is no affect on the NBA.
Do meteors affect global warming?
Meteors are not considered a contributing factor to global warming.
How does adding carbon dioxide affect world temperature?
Carbon dioxide is considered a greenhouse gas contributing to the global warming.
Why did global warming arise?
people affect our air. they use gas, electricity, and they just don't care
How does mining affect global warming?
Mining of anything uses energy, either in the form of electricity or by using petroleum driven machinery. This releases carbon dioxide into the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.In addition, if the mining is for coal or oil or any of the other fossil fuels, then when that fuel is burnt it releases the carbon dioxide that had been safely stored underground for millions of years. It is this EXTRA carbon dioxide that is contributing to global warming.
How does the handloom industry affect global warming?
The hand loom industry has a very low carbon footprint, hardly any effect on global warming at all. It uses no electricity, hence no greenhouse gases emitted.
How does good grounding in your house affect electricity bills?
'Good' grounding, or earthing, has no effect whatsoever on electricity bills. Electricity bills are based on your property's energy consumption. Grounding is simply a safety feature of the electrical system; it draws no energy.
How do you stop human impact in Antarctica?
Humans who populate the Earth affect Antarctica, apparently by increasing global warming. Humans can reduce their consumption of fossil fuels and potentially reduce global warming. This answer may be one-sided, but as more and more people become convinced that the science above is accurate, more humans can reduce their consumption of fossil fuels.
How will global warming affect us in NZ?
well, global warming is going to affect us all.
How do natural gases affect global warming?
How is global warming happening
Do rain forests affect global warming?
no but they get affected by global warming
How does ocean pollution affect global warming?
Global warming does not really affect ocean pollution. However, ocean pollution is something that is effecting global warming. This is because the pollutants are what is causing the warming trend.
Does global warming affect the survival rate of polar bears?
Global Warming does affect the survival rate of Polar Bears because Global Warming Melts the ice.
