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What is one disadvantage of using uranium energy?

No contribution to global warming; no need of expensive oil or methan gas.


What is one advantage of using alternative energy resources instead of fossil fuels?

No carbon dioxide pollution emitted so no contribution to global warming.


What is one likely consequence of global warming?

Global warming of The Oceans has already occurred.


What percentage of the Earth believes in global warming?

There is widespread ignorance of science in undeveloped, third world countries. About one third of the world's population is unaware that global warming is occurring.The better educated one is, the greater the perceived environmental threat from human activity.


How is electricity consumption contributing to global warming and how will this affect the future?

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.


What are misconceptions about global warming?

Global warming is not important.Global warming isn't happening.Global warming is happening but it's not our fault.Global warming is happening but we can't do anything about it.Scientists are not sure about global warming.


Instead of talking about global warming why are people not acting?

Because no one wants to make the sacrifices required to stop global warming.


Does global warming caused hole in ozone layer?

Global warming does not directly cause the hole in the ozone layer. The hole in the ozone layer is primarily caused by human-produced chemicals known as ozone-depleting substances (such as chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs). While global warming and ozone depletion are related environmental issues, they have distinct causes and impacts.


Does Global Warming cause the depletion of the Ozone Layer?

Global warming and ozone depletion are two separate environmental issues. Global warming refers to the increase in Earth's overall temperature due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Ozone depletion, on the other hand, is the reduction of ozone molecules in the stratosphere due to the release of chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). While both issues are related to human activities and impact the Earth's climate, they are not directly linked to each other.


Where can one find information listing global warming statistics?

Global warming statistics are available on many different online websites. The NASA Climate government website is one of the most reliable sources with constantly updated statistics on global warming.


When do greenhouse gases become a problem?

Some would say that greenhouse gases are already a problem, contributing to human-caused global warming. Others would say they are not yet a problem and may never be. That is one of the main points of dispute on the issue of whether there is a problem of global warming caused by human activity.


What percent of Americans support global warming?

No one would want to have global warming being caused by humans. That is not a logical position for anyone. Zero percent would WANT man induced global warming.