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Desalination plants, turning sea water into fresh water, use a lot of energy. Most electricity is still produced by burning fossil fuels, which release carbon dioxide emissions. These extra emissions are causing global warming.

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How do plants increase global warming?

Plants don't increase global warming. In fact, they do the opposite.Plants, trees and all vegetation reduce the effect of global warming by removing from the atmosphere these gases like carbon dioxide and storing the carbon in their trunks and branches. They help to reduce global warming.


How does fires contribute to global warming?

Whenever anything is burnt it gives off carbon dioxide, which is a dangerous greenhouse gas, so yes, lighting fires contributes to global warming. Fire releases greenhouse gases because combustion does: heat+fuel+oxygen=carbon dioxide+(energy)


How are power plants contributing to global warming?

Most power plants burn fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) to generate electricity and so contribute to global warming.Burning of these fuels releases long-hidden carbon dioxide (CO2) which adds to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The natural carbon cycle and the natural greenhouse effect are being overwhelmed by this extra gas. The carbon cycle can only distribute about half of it. The greenhouse effect has become an accelerated greenhouse effect, warming the planet.Power plants like nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, wave, tidal, and geothermal do not release CO2. Biofuel plants release CO2, but as it was only captured during the growing season of the fuel, it is part of the carbon cycle, so it is carbon neutral. None of these renewable energy power plants contribute to global warming.


Does standby affect global warming?

Yes, leaving electronic devices on standby mode can contribute to global warming because they still consume energy when in this mode. This leads to increased greenhouse gas emissions from the power plants generating that electricity, contributing to global warming. It is recommended to unplug devices entirely when not in use to reduce energy consumption and combat climate change.


What is the P Earth desalination plants area?

The total area occupied by desalination plants on Earth is about 50,000 acres. This area includes various types of desalination facilities located in different regions around the world.

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How do plants increase global warming?

Plants don't increase global warming. In fact, they do the opposite.Plants, trees and all vegetation reduce the effect of global warming by removing from the atmosphere these gases like carbon dioxide and storing the carbon in their trunks and branches. They help to reduce global warming.


How plants can prevent ozone depletion?

Plants avoid global warming. ANd since global warming causes ozone depletion, thus they prevent ozone depletion.


Which factories lead to global warming?

Factories and power plants that burn fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) to generate electricity emit carbon dioxide (CO2) which is causing global warming. Any other factories that use electricity or burn fossil fuel also contribute to the warming of the earth.


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.


Can plants help improve your ozone layer?

Plats reduce global warming and since global warming is related to ozone depletion. Thus plants improve ozone depletion.


What is reason deforestation does not cause global warming?

Deforestation does contribute to global warming, so it actually is one reason for global warming. Taking down immense forests does not allow the planet to control its Carbon Dioxide levels which in turn leaves more green house gases in the atmosphere. This of course traps heat which then warms the planet, but that is only a piece of the puzzle that is climate change.


Will global warming cause the nuclear power plants to overheat and explode?

No


Name 5 plants affected by global warming?

Australian shrub,


Can plants help global warming?

Yes, plants absorb carbon dioxide which is increasing in the atmosphere.


How do plants help prevent global warming?

Plants and any growing vegetation remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. This carbon is stored in the plants and trees. Any removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere slows global warming a little.


What will happen if deforestation continues to the green plants on the plants?

The excess CO2 in the atmosphere will increase global warming.


What is water global warming?

the big water plants use a lot of electricity