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Industry is partly to blame. The Industrial Revolution began this global warming when humans began burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). We humans are also to blame because we use oil to power our vehicles, and we use fossil fuel to generate electricity. And we can't get enough electricity!
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoCoal fired power generation (and power generation in general) contributes roughly 20% of the CO2 humans release each year. Transportation accounts for about 14%.
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Is there a valid way to study global warming?
The most valid way to study global warming is through history. Scientists observe the past occurances of climate, environment, atmosphere, etc., to understand the way global warming is developing over time. To gain the most insight on global warming, it would be wise to work alongside someone who is studying it themselves. Global warming is simply a matter of tracking trends and analyzing patterns to make inferences. If you are doing this, you are studying global warming,
How does electric contribute to global warming?
Most electricity is produced by burning fossil fuels, which releases carbon dioxide which contributes to global warming
What is global warming and why do most people believe in it?
Global warming is the serious and rapid warming of the earth that has occurred in the last 100 years. Most people believe in it because science has shown that it is happening and people understand why it is happening.
What does the guilty must pay mean due to global warming?
It suggests that those who caused global warming will be the ones who suffer because of the warming. This is only partly true, as the richest countries have been most responsible for global warming, but it is the people of poorer countries that will probably suffer the most.
What cycle effects global warming the most?
Carbon cycle
What are the most problems in earth science?
global warming, pollution. GLOBAL WARMING.
Does the world worry about global warming?
Yes, most of the world is concerned about global warming.
Is global warming the most important thing in science?
Global warming is the most serious problem facing us at the moment.
Witch country has the most Goble warming?
The countries that depends mainly on industrialization for their economy are the main contributors for global warming. From a research, United States has the most global warming.
How did the first ice age end?
the most reason able answer is because of global warming, and global warming is when The Earth's tempature rises
What organism on Earth contributes most to global warming?
The organism contributing most to global warming is, unfortunately, man. When we burn fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity we are seriously adding to global warming.
Is there a valid way to study global warming?
The most valid way to study global warming is through history. Scientists observe the past occurances of climate, environment, atmosphere, etc., to understand the way global warming is developing over time. To gain the most insight on global warming, it would be wise to work alongside someone who is studying it themselves. Global warming is simply a matter of tracking trends and analyzing patterns to make inferences. If you are doing this, you are studying global warming,
What has changed the world the most?
pollution or global warming
Does global warming bounce?
No, global warming has been rising steadily since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Most of the warming has taken place in the last 80 years, but there is no bounce.
Which myth do scientists think contributes to global warming the most?
A myth is an incorrect belief. No myths contribute to global warming.A myth is an incorrect belief. No myths contribute to global warming.
What cities are likely to be gone from global warming?
Global warming will not take out any cities, but those at risk are most likely coastal cities.
How does electric contribute to global warming?
Most electricity is produced by burning fossil fuels, which releases carbon dioxide which contributes to global warming
