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Many ocean creatures make their shells out of calcium carbonate. This process is more difficiult when the ocean pH is lower. Why would greenhouse gas emissions harm these creatures?
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Why do greenhouse gas emissions harm creatures with shells made of calcium carbonate?
Carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid, making the oceans more acidic. This increases the solubility of calcium carbonate, making it more difficult to make shells.
Does calcium carbonate remove harmful emissions?
no.
What did these countries agree to do?
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
How does calcium carbonate reduce harmful emissions from coal-fired power stations?
Coal contains sulphur and when this is burnt(heated) sulphur dioxide is produced, this is a greenhouse gas. To remove this greenhouse gas, this gas is passed a mechanism like a shower that is able to dissolve it and make it an acid. Then this acid sulphur is neutralized with calcium carbonate to form calcium sulphate, water and carbon dioxided
How would greenhouse gas emissions harm ocean creatures?
Greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide (CO2) are absorbed by the ocean. This is turning the oceans acidic (carbonic acid). This damages corals (by bleaching) and makes it difficult for shellfish to grow shells that are as strong as before.
Which fossil fuel produces no greenhouse gas emissions?
they all do when BURNED
Who is responsible for the highest total annual greenhouse gas emissions?
China.
Is it true that composting yard waste increases the amount of garbage sent to landfills and increases greenhouse gas emissions?
This is not true. Composting REDUCES the amount of garbage, and can, if done properly, reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
What has the author Geetesh Bhardwaj written?
Geetesh Bhardwaj has written: 'Global greenhouse gas emissions' -- subject(s): Greenhouse gases
How is Calcium carbonate used to neutralise acid emissions from power stations?
The calcium carbonate reacts with the acid as per any carbonate: Calcium Carbonate + Acid -> Calcium Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide
What is an international treaty designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions ?
kyoto protocol
What energy source generates the least gases?
Renewable energy produces practically no greenhouse gases, compared to fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). Hydroelectric power has very little greenhouse gas emissions associated with it. Wind and solar power tend to have low emissions. Geothermal energy also has low emissions. Nuclear power has some greenhouse gas emissions associated with the mining and refining of uranium ore, but not a lot.
