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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a heat-trapping "greenhouse" gas. As the level of CO2 increases, the amount of heat trapped in earth's atmosphere increases. The end result is glacial ice melt, increasing ocean depth, and an increase in ocean surface temperature which increases the power of storms.
Another effect is that as the ocean absorbs atmospheric carbon, it tends to do so in the form of carbonic acid, souring the oceans. Marine biologists anticipate about a 170% increase in ocean acidity by the end of this century, potentially causing the extinction of up to 30% of ocean dwelling species.
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What carbon compound contributes to global warming?
Carbon dioxide.
An increase in the atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide is the biggest contributor to What?
An increase in the atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide is the biggest contributor to global warming.
What is carbon dioxide pollution causing?
global warming
What does carbon dioxide pollution cause?
Global warming.
The naturally occurring atmospheric gas that is blamed for causing global warming is?
Carbon dioxide has been charged and convicted of causing global warming.
Carbon dioxide is known as?
Carbon dioxide is known as a greenhouse gas which cause global warming.
Does the scientific consensus support the idea that carbon dioxide does not cause global warming?
No, the scientific consensus overwhelmingly supports the idea that carbon dioxide is a major contributor to global warming.
Are plants reducing global warming?
Plants reduce carbon dioxide, because they absorb carbon and release oxygen. Yes, they help reduce global warming, because excess carbon dioxide emissions increase the green house effect and global warming. Plants in total consume a small percentage of the carbon dioxide, a known minor contributor to global warming. The bottom line is that plants are a small carbon sink.
Is sun spot cycles or carbon dioxide in the atmosphere more important for global warming?
Both sunspot cycles and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere play a role in global warming, but carbon dioxide has a much larger impact. The increase in carbon dioxide levels from burning fossil fuels is the primary driver of the current warming trend. Sunspot cycles have a smaller influence on the Earth's climate compared to human activities.
How has carbon dioxide affected society?
it brings global warming
The main culprit for global warming appears to be?
Carbon Dioxide
Which gas is thought to contribute to global warming carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide?
Carbon dioxide is the gas that is primarily responsible for global warming. Carbon monoxide, on the other hand, is not a significant greenhouse gas and does not have as large of an impact on the Earth's climate.
