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Yes, natural gas, methane, is one of the fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) which, when burnt, releases carbon dioxide (CO2). It is also a greenhouse gas in its own right.

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How many tons of CO2 for 1MW of energy?

The amount of CO2 emitted per 1 MW of energy generated depends on the source of the energy. On average, coal power plants emit about 1 ton of CO2 per 1 MWh, while natural gas power plants emit about 0.5 tons of CO2 per 1 MWh. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar do not emit any CO2 during electricity generation.


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What gas do plants give off in the light How about in the dark?

It will take O2 gas. It will emit CO2 in the night.


What is the scientific name of natural gas?

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How do human activities produce two different types of named greenhouse gas?

Human activities like breathing produce carbon dioxide (CO2) that is part of the natural carbon cycle. This is not contributing to global warming.Human activities like burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity emit CO2 which has been sequestered underground for 300 million years. This is extra CO2 that is causing global warming and climate change.


What are the differences in CO2 emissions between propane and natural gas?

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What happens when natural gas burns does it turn back to gas?

Natural gas IS a gas, so there is no way it can turn "back" into a gas. Traditional combustion reactions result in CO2 and H2O, and the combustion of natural gas would be no different.


Do plants emit CO2 at night?

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Do cars emit CO2 into the atmosphere?

Yes, cars emit carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere as a byproduct of burning gasoline or diesel fuel.


How can CO2 removal from natural gas be effectively implemented to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

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