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We have to cut carbon emissions by 100%. Entirely, if we are to stop global warming, because there is already more than enough Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere to start global warming. And many greenhouse gases have a long lifetime in the atmosphere.
We have to move entirely to various mixes of renewable energy that are tried and tested already.
Concentrated solar power is already up and running in Spain and in the US, where the use of molten salt to store the heat means they can provide baseline power 24 hours a day.
Wind farm technology is improving all the time. Hydro power is emission free. Geothermal is working, and more and more sites are being identified.
Britain is moving to a carbon-free future because it makes sense economically as well as environmentally. This is the way of the future!
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What does carbon zero mean?
Carbon zero refers to achieving a state where no net carbon dioxide is emitted into the atmosphere. This can be achieved through reducing carbon emissions as much as possible and offsetting any remaining emissions through activities such as planting trees or investing in renewable energy projects. These efforts are crucial in combating climate change and global warming.
How much carbon emissions does natural gas produce?
Natural gas produces about half the carbon emissions of coal when burned for energy. However, natural gas is primarily composed of methane, a potent greenhouse gas with a higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide. Leaks in the production and distribution process can result in significant methane emissions, contributing to its overall impact on climate change.
What is the chance of reducing global warming?
The future is looking grim. Many people think we have left it too late to do much about global warming. Very few countries have made serious attempts to reduce their emissions.
Is sun spot cycles or carbon dioxide in the atmosphere more important for global warming?
Both sunspot cycles and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere play a role in global warming, but carbon dioxide has a much larger impact. The increase in carbon dioxide levels from burning fossil fuels is the primary driver of the current warming trend. Sunspot cycles have a smaller influence on the Earth's climate compared to human activities.
What are the causes of global warming in the UK?
Pretty much the same as global causes of global warming--the emission of carbon dioxide from the generation of electricity and consumption of fossil fuels in transportation. The UK is responsible for about 1.7% of mankind's CO2 emissions. Since the UK is only 0.9% of earth's human population, they're actually doing pretty good, though we all yet have room for improvement.
Could men going to the moon be responsible for global warming?
No, men travelling to the moon would have very little effect on global warming. Emissions from spacecraft do add carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere, but not much more than an aeroplane. Emissions from burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) is the main cause of global warming.
What does carbon zero mean?
Carbon zero refers to achieving a state where no net carbon dioxide is emitted into the atmosphere. This can be achieved through reducing carbon emissions as much as possible and offsetting any remaining emissions through activities such as planting trees or investing in renewable energy projects. These efforts are crucial in combating climate change and global warming.
How much has the air polluted because of global warming?
None. Global warming does not cause pollution. In fact, it is the other way round. Carbon dioxide pollution is causing global warming.
Should third world countries fight global warming?
Yes they should. However it must be remembered that it was the rich countries that caused the problem, and that the ability of poor third world countries to fight global warming is very limited. If we try to force countries to reduce their carbon emissions when their carbon emissions per person are already much lower than ours, we condemn them to poverty forever. This is a case when we must make compromises for the common good, and try to help third world countries to find ways to participate in the fight against global warming.
In the future will global warming be worse than it is now?
Yes, unfortunately. Governments and business have not shown much determination to ban carbon dioxide emissions, nor to encourage renewable energy. There is already enough greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to continue the present warming for at least another hundred years, so global warming will certainly be worse in the future.
Is too much sunlight causing global warming?
No. The amount of sunlight reaching earth has not changed in any significant way in the past few thousand years. Global warming is the result of increase emissions of greenhouse gasses, primarily carbon dioxide, which, simply put, cause the atmosphere to retain more heat.
How much carbon emissions does natural gas produce?
Natural gas produces about half the carbon emissions of coal when burned for energy. However, natural gas is primarily composed of methane, a potent greenhouse gas with a higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide. Leaks in the production and distribution process can result in significant methane emissions, contributing to its overall impact on climate change.
What is the chance of reducing global warming?
The future is looking grim. Many people think we have left it too late to do much about global warming. Very few countries have made serious attempts to reduce their emissions.
Is the Amazon affecting global warming?
The Amazon Basin has had much of its forests destroyed. These trees used to be a carbon sink, that is, they removed and stored carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Their removal means that global warming is happening more quickly!
Is sun spot cycles or carbon dioxide in the atmosphere more important for global warming?
Both sunspot cycles and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere play a role in global warming, but carbon dioxide has a much larger impact. The increase in carbon dioxide levels from burning fossil fuels is the primary driver of the current warming trend. Sunspot cycles have a smaller influence on the Earth's climate compared to human activities.
What are the causes of global warming in the UK?
Pretty much the same as global causes of global warming--the emission of carbon dioxide from the generation of electricity and consumption of fossil fuels in transportation. The UK is responsible for about 1.7% of mankind's CO2 emissions. Since the UK is only 0.9% of earth's human population, they're actually doing pretty good, though we all yet have room for improvement.
Too much of which gas in the atmosphere is causing global warming?
Too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is causing global warming. The natural carbon cycle is overwhelmed and can't move out all the extra gas. The extra gas is turning the natural greenhouse effect into an accelerated greenhouse effect, which is causing global warming.
