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Why is bio diesel's contribution to global warming less than that of fossil diesel?
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When biodiesel is burnt, the carbon dioxide it releases was removed from the atmosphere several months ago when the plants were grown to make the biodiesel. This is part of the carbon cycle.
When fossil fuel diesel is burnt, it releases carbon dioxide that has been hidden underground for 300 million years. This EXTRA carbon dioxide is too much for the carbon cycle to deal with, and is building up in the atmosphere causing global warming.
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What is one human contribution to global warming?
Burning fossil fuels.
What economic effects do uranium have?
Economy of fossil fuels; no contribution to global warming.
Why use uranium instead of fossil fuel?
Because uranium has no contribution to global warming.
What is the importance of using bio-diesel?
Biodiesel is important as using it slows global warming. Biodiesel, made from vegetation and algae, is used for powering vehicles and machinery instead of using diesel, which is a fossil fuel causing global warming.
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What is one advantage of using alternative energy resources instead of fossil fuels?
No carbon dioxide pollution emitted so no contribution to global warming.
How does using a stove contribute to global warming?
If the stove is powered by:Electricity, most electricity is generated now by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), which add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.Gas, this is some kind of fossil fuel.Wood, this may not contribute to global warming if the wood is sustainably grown.Solar (or any renewable energy) then it makes no contribution to global warming.
How does transportation effect global warming?
IT dose by the manmade carbonbioxide (co2) witch is in petrol and diesel
What are the disadvantages of electritcity?
If the electricity is produced with methods that emit carbon dioxide as a result of burning fossil fuel then the contribution to global warming (aka climate change) is very disadvantageous.
Why diesel generators are not a clean source of electricity?
because the diesel isn't clean because it is made from fossil fuels and fossil fuels are not clean therefore diesel isn't clean
What can ships do to prevent global warming?
Yes, cruise ships contribute to global warming. Any transport that uses fossil fuels for power (coal, oil or natural gas) releases carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Cruise ships' engines are usually powered by diesel oil, a fossil fuel.
Where do hydrocarbons in petrol and diesel come from?
fossil fuels
