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No, the natural cycle of carbon dioxide (CO2) moves through the land, oceans and atmosphere, and has done for millions of years. It is able to remove all the natural carbon in the air (and part of the global warming carbon as well). It is the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity that releases carbon that has been hidden underground for millennia that is increasing the carbon concentrations in the atmosphere.

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How are oceans directly affected by the increased concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

The increased concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere lead to ocean acidification, which can harm marine life and disrupt ecosystems.


Does not increase carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

Using renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power does not increase carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere because they do not produce greenhouse gas emissions during operation. This helps to combat climate change by reducing the overall carbon footprint associated with energy production.


What is the probable reason for the increase of carbon dioxide?

Our burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity is more than the probable reason. Scientists agree that it, and deforestation, is the definite reason for the increase of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere.


Why is the increase of atmospheric carbon dioxide less than the amount of carbon dioxide emissions produced by burning of fossil fuels?

The oceans and vegetation absorb a significant amount of the carbon dioxide emissions produced by burning fossil fuels, which reduces the overall increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide. However, this absorption capacity is limited, and the excess carbon dioxide that remains in the atmosphere contributes to global warming and climate change.


Why are atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide are expected to increASE doing the future?

Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide are expected to increase in the future due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which accumulates over time and contributes to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming and climate change.

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How do biofuels lower carbon emissions?

The steady increase in carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere come from our use of fossil fuels. If we were able to stop using fossil fuels, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would stop rising. Biofuels are a partial answer, because by using biofuels you are reducing our use of fossil fuels.


How would an increase in carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere change the greenhouse effect?

It would make the greenhouse effect stronger.


How are oceans directly affected by the increased concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

The increased concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere lead to ocean acidification, which can harm marine life and disrupt ecosystems.


How does oxygen concentration change with relation to carbon dioxide?

Oxygen concentration tends to decrease as carbon dioxide levels increase. This is due to the fact that high carbon dioxide levels can displace oxygen in the air, leading to lower oxygen concentrations. Therefore, there is an inverse relationship between oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere.


Are Carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere visible to the naked eyes?

No, carbon dioxide is a colourless transparent gas.


What human actions increase the amount of carbon doxide in the atmosphere?

There are many human actions that increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the air such as car emissions, pollution, landfills, and other daily practices.


Does not increase carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

Using renewable energy sources such as solar or wind power does not increase carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere because they do not produce greenhouse gas emissions during operation. This helps to combat climate change by reducing the overall carbon footprint associated with energy production.


What is the probable reason for the increase of carbon dioxide?

Our burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity is more than the probable reason. Scientists agree that it, and deforestation, is the definite reason for the increase of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere.


Why is the increase of atmospheric carbon dioxide less than the amount of carbon dioxide emissions produced by burning of fossil fuels?

The oceans and vegetation absorb a significant amount of the carbon dioxide emissions produced by burning fossil fuels, which reduces the overall increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide. However, this absorption capacity is limited, and the excess carbon dioxide that remains in the atmosphere contributes to global warming and climate change.


Why are atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide are expected to increASE doing the future?

Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide are expected to increase in the future due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. These activities release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which accumulates over time and contributes to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming and climate change.


How do volcanoes contribute to global warming and what impact do their emissions have on the Earth's climate?

Volcanoes contribute to global warming by releasing gases and particles into the atmosphere. These emissions, such as carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide, can trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to the greenhouse effect. This can lead to an increase in global temperatures and impact the Earth's climate by causing changes in weather patterns and sea levels.


When humans burn fossil fuels which will increase?

Fossil fuels produce large quantities of carbon dioxide when burned. Carbon emissions trap heat in the atmosphere and lead to climate change.