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How do power stations powered by fossil fuels increase global warming?
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Fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) contains carbon that has been kept out of the earth's carbon cycle for millions of years. The earth has a natural greenhouse effect which has kept the temperature comfortable for man during that time.
We are now (since the Industrial Revolution 200 years ago) burning more and more fossil fuel in power stations (as well as in other places). This extra carbon dioxide (CO2) is adding to the CO2 normally in the atmosphere and causing an enhanced, or accelerated greenhouse effect.
The greenhouse effect happens because greenhouse gases (any gas with at least 3 atoms) stop some of the sun's infrared radiation escaping out to space. The gases use the captured energy to produce heat. More and more of the greenhouse gases means more and more heat, all over the planet. Global warming of the planet.
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How do power stations cause global warming?
Power stations contribute to global warming if they use fossil fuels (coal, oil or natural gas) to generate their electricity. Burning fossil fuels is recognised as one of the two main causes of global warming (the other is deforestation). Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, a powerful greenhouse gas which is accumulating in the atmosphere and causing 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.
Global warming is the increase in the average what of the earth?
Temperature of the atmosphere and oceans.its the increase in the temperature of the earthBLANK = "temperature".Temperature
Does a hurricane cause global warming?
No, Hurricane Katrina caused flooding and terrible damage to humans and property, but it did not cause global warming. Global warming is caused among other things by man burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) and putting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
How do hybrid vehicles increase global warming?
Hybrid vehicles typically run on electricity and gasoline, that is, they have batteries to run an electric motor, and they have a small petroleum engine that takes over when required. Hybrids are better than regular gasoline powered vehicles, as they emit fewer carbon emissions, especially if their batteries are charged from renewable energy. However, they burn small amounts of fossil fuel, so they do contribute to global warming.
How does the telephone add to global warming?
Anything powered by electricity usually relies on the burning of fossil fuel to generate that power. Burning fossil fuel is the primary cause of global warming.
How do power stations cause global warming?
Power stations contribute to global warming if they use fossil fuels (coal, oil or natural gas) to generate their electricity. Burning fossil fuels is recognised as one of the two main causes of global warming (the other is deforestation). Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, a powerful greenhouse gas which is accumulating in the atmosphere and causing global warming.
What are other causes of global warming besides fossil fuels?
all you have to do is shut down all power stations
Do power stations affect global warming?
Power stations that run on fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) emit carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas that is contributing to global warming.Power stations that use renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, tidal and wave, geothermal etc) have no emissions and have no effect on 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.
Do you not believe in global warming?
I do. Global warming exists. The main cause of global warming is the increase in greenhouse gases from burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity, which releases carbon dioxide (CO2). That increase is reversible. The second leading cause is the increase in deforestation. That is also reversible.
When fossil fuels burned what happened?
When fossil fuels are burned, carbon dioxide is released into the environment. This can influence the greenhouse effect and increase global warming. Coal is the fossil fuel that produces the most carbon dioxide emission.
What gas contributed in part by burning fossil fuels is used by scientists as an indicator of future global warming?
A:Carbon dioxide is produced by burning fossil fuels. Since it is a greenhouse gas, the present continued increase in atmospheric levels is considered by scientists to be a predictor of global warming.
How can roller coasters use fossil fuels?
Most, if not all, roller coasters are powered by electricity. Most electricity is still being generated by burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). As this burning emits carbon dioxide you can clearly say that roller coasters are contributing to global warming by using fossil fuels.
What was the purpose of solar powered cars?
many fossil fuels are being released into the atmospherics global warming,ozone destruction.....etc. In these fossil fuels include the constantly being released, dangerous smoke of vehicles and vessels. Cars also function this and that is why solar powered car is invented. It does not release smoke as it uses solar power. It needs to be pointed out that there are no solar powered cars currently legal in the world.
Global warming is the increase in the average what of the earth?
Temperature of the atmosphere and oceans.its the increase in the temperature of the earthBLANK = "temperature".Temperature
Global warming is thought to be caused by the increase of what substances?
The increase is in greenhouse gases (CO2. methane) in the atmosphere. These gases and others are produced both naturally and by industrial activities including burning of fossil fuels.
