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Yes, burning fossil fuels to drive transport is a major cause of the extra carbon dioxide greenhouse gas in the atmosphere.
Carbon emissions from Transport (in Australia in 2009 for example), make up 14% of all emissions. The totals are:
- Electricity 36%
- Direct Fuel Combustion 15%
- Agriculture 15%
- Transport 14%
- Fugitive Emissions 7% (leaks, escaping gas, etc)
- Deforestation and Forestry 5%
- Industry 5%
- Waste 3%
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Which products of burning fossil fuels contribute to global warming?
The burning of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) into the atmosphere, which are greenhouse gases that trap heat and contribute to global warming. These emissions come from activities such as burning coal, oil, and natural gas for electricity, transportation, and industrial processes.
What envirommental problem is created by burning fossil fuels?
The enviromental problem caused by burning fossil fuels is air pollution.Global warming
How is the gloabl warming related to energy resource?
Much of our energy consumption is covered from fossil fuels, like oil (petroleum) or coal. Burning these fossil fuels produces carbon dioxide, which is a greenhouse gas (a substances that causes global warming).
What are the anthropogenic causes of Global Warming?
Burning fossil fuels.DeforestationCement making.
What is one human contribution to global warming?
Burning fossil fuels.
Which gas released from the burning of fossil fuels is the gas that contributes to global warming?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the gas released from burnt fossil fuels. It is the most significant gas contributing to global warming.
How does transportation effect global warming?
Transportation contributes to global warming by emitting greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, which trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere. The burning of fossil fuels in vehicles releases these gases into the air, leading to the warming of the planet. Increasing use of public transport, electric vehicles, and promoting carpooling are ways to reduce the impact of transportation on global warming.
Most of the excessive carbon dioxide that is expected to cause global warming is generated by what?
Most of the excessive carbon dioxide that causes global warming is generated by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas for energy production and transportation. Deforestation and industrial processes also contribute to the increase in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
What is the largest suspected environmental problem associated with the burning of fossil fuels?
Global warming.
what groups of people are worried about global warming caused by burning fossil fuels?
Scientists and governments around the world are worried about global warming caused by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) because of the serious problems it is causing.Oil companies are worried because if we stop burning fossil fuels they will go out of business.
What two environmental problems are related to the burning of fossil fuels?
Answer:The release of Carbon Dioxide into the atmosphere which is causing global warming and climate change.The release of Nitrous and Sulphur oxides and other polluting gases which cause acid rain.
What are some undesirable side effects of global industrial fossil fuel burning?
Global warming.
