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Is oil a greenhouse gas?

No, oil itself is not a greenhouse gas. Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor. However, when oil is burned or used as a fuel source, it releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.


How do people contribute to the greenhouse effect?

While the greenhouse effect is an essential environmental prerequisite for life on Earth, there really can be too much of a good thing.The problems begin when human activities distort and accelerate the natural process by creating more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere than are necessary to warm the planet to an ideal temperature.Burning natural gas, coal and oil -including gasoline for automobile engines-raises the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.Some farming practices and land-use changes increase the levels of methane and nitrous oxide.Many factories produce long-lasting industrial gasesthat do not occur naturally, yet contribute significantly to the enhanced greenhouse effect and "global warming" that is currently under way.Deforestation also contributes to global warming. Trees use carbon dioxide and give off oxygen in its place, which helps to create the optimal balance of gases in the atmosphere. As more forests are logged for timber or cut down to make way for farming, however, there are fewer trees to perform this critical function.Population growth is another factor in global warming, because as more people use fossil fuels for heat, transportation and manufacturing the level of greenhouse gases continues to increase. As more farming occurs to feed millions of new people, more greenhouse gases enter the atmosphere.Ultimately, more greenhouse gases means more infrared radiation trapped and held, which gradually increases the temperature of the Earth's surface and the air in the lower atmosphere.Yes, man does add to the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.Examples of this would becutting down or burning trees, which adds carbon dioxide to the air.burning fossil fuels (coal oil and natural gas) to generate electricity or to drive transport, which adds over 30 billion tons of carbon dioxide each year.raising cattle, which belch methane, a greenhouse gas 21 times more dangerous than carbon dioxide.


What contributes to climate change?

We all contribute to global warming in many ways. When we drive a car, we use petrol or diesel fuel, creating carbon dioxide emission which help warm the atmosphere. When we cook or use electric appliances we also contribute to global warming because the electricity we use is often generated by burning coal or oil. This does not mean we should stop driving or using any electricity, but it does mean we should be more prudent in how much fossil fuel we are responsible for using. We could consider driving a smaller car, or using public transport more often. We could replace incandescent light globes by high-efficiency ones. We should turn off appliances when not in use. It is certainly possible to reduce our contribution to global warming without sacrificing our high standard of living.


How do solar energy affect earth?

Solar energy affects Earth by providing energy for plant photosynthesis, leading to the production of food and oxygen. It also helps drive weather patterns and ocean currents due to the differential heating of the Earth's surface. Additionally, solar energy is harnessed through solar panels to generate electricity, reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.


What is global warming and how does styrofoam contribute to global warming?

Global warming, according to the United Nations through the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) means that the earth is gradually warming because of actions of the human race. Specifically by adding to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and cutting down the world's forests. When we burn coal and oil, which we do to produce electricity and drive our transport, we release carbon dioxide that has been hidden away for millions of years. This is warming the planet. The second part of the question is related to this. Styrofoam (polystyrene) is a plastic. Plastics are made from oil, mostly fossil fuel oil. Styrofoam is usually made with hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) as blowing agents. These affect ozone depletion and global warming. They are not as harmful to the ozone layer as chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) which were formerly used, but as a greenhouse gas HCFCs are about 1000 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.

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