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There are two main reasons why Carbon Dioxide, something plant life and thereby all life needs to thrive, has been vilified as the cause of Global Climate Change. (remember, the climate isn't stagnant and therefore is in a constant state of change)
Since the beginning of the industrial revolution CO2 levels have been steadily increasing. Although Volcanism contributes to the natural increase, burning fossil fuels also creates CO2 and has caused a more rapid increase in CO2 levels. Science has put 2 and 2 together and has developed climate models that produce a warming signal when CO2 levels are increased.
CO2 is the only Greenhouse gas that human activity produces in quantity that has the ability to remain in the atmosphere for long periods of time. It is therefore the only gas that we could be able to moderate in an attempt to have an effect on the global climate system.
The other reason is that it's production can be taxed and could be a cash cow for governments worldwide, Think Cap and Trade and Carbon Credits.
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How do you beat the global warming in simcity creator?
In SimCity Creator, to combat global warming, focus on reducing pollution by emphasizing clean energy sources like wind or solar power. Implement green policies such as recycling programs and encourage the use of public transportation. Plant trees and create green spaces to absorb carbon dioxide and reduce the city's carbon footprint.
What kind of projects would help prevent global warming?
Projects that focus on renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. Reforestation and afforestation projects can also help offset carbon dioxide levels by increasing the Earth's capacity to absorb CO2. Additionally, initiatives that promote sustainable agriculture and transportation practices can also play a significant role in preventing global warming.
Why does CO2 get most of the attention when there are so many other heat trapping gases?
Carbon dioxide gets most attention because:It's the main gas that is contributing to anthropological global warming, that is, caused by human activities.It's the main gas that we can do something about. By reversing deforestation and by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and moving to renewable energy we can slow or stop global warming.Methane is the next heat trapping gas that we can do something about, but carbon dioxide is the most important.
Why Over the past 200 years the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has?
Over the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has significantly increased due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. This rise in CO2 concentrations has been linked to the Industrial Revolution, which marked a shift towards energy-intensive practices. The increase in greenhouse gases is a major driver of climate change, leading to global warming and associated environmental impacts. As a result, addressing carbon emissions has become a critical focus for mitigating climate change.
How can you control or reduce global warming?
We probably cannot reduce global warming, but we should be able to reduce the RATE of global warming, if we focus on certain primary goals. First would be to reduce our consumption of fossil fuel. In 1700 the concentration of atmospheric CO2 was 280 parts per million. By 1900 (two centuries) it had risen to 290 parts per million. That is only ten parts per million over two hundred (200) years. Currently we are raising CO2 levels that much every decade (10 years), and will exceed 400 ppm in four short years (by 2016). At the current rate of consumption we will break 500 ppm before 2050. The changes that will result are irreversible, but it serves our best interest to slow down the rate of change, to give earth more time to adapt to the new conditions.
How do you beat the global warming in simcity creator?
In SimCity Creator, to combat global warming, focus on reducing pollution by emphasizing clean energy sources like wind or solar power. Implement green policies such as recycling programs and encourage the use of public transportation. Plant trees and create green spaces to absorb carbon dioxide and reduce the city's carbon footprint.
What kind of projects would help prevent global warming?
Projects that focus on renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. Reforestation and afforestation projects can also help offset carbon dioxide levels by increasing the Earth's capacity to absorb CO2. Additionally, initiatives that promote sustainable agriculture and transportation practices can also play a significant role in preventing global warming.
Why is there a focus on carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas?
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Global warming
Why is carbon dioxide the key greenhouse gas that is monitored when there are other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide is not as abundant as water vapour, but in one important way it is a more important greenhouse gas because it is substantially responsible for the enhanced greenhouse effect that causes global warming and climate change. Carbon dioxide differs from water vapour in that human activities can increase its atmospheric concentration. When we burn fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas, we add to the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide. This has been going on since the beginning of the Industrial Age, and the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased in that time by more than 35 per cent, from the long-term range of 260-280 parts per million (ppm) to the present level of over 380 ppm. As the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide increases, it traps more heat in the atmosphere and adds to global warming.
Why does CO2 get most of the attention when there are so many other heat trapping gases?
Carbon dioxide gets most attention because:It's the main gas that is contributing to anthropological global warming, that is, caused by human activities.It's the main gas that we can do something about. By reversing deforestation and by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and moving to renewable energy we can slow or stop global warming.Methane is the next heat trapping gas that we can do something about, but carbon dioxide is the most important.
Why Over the past 200 years the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has?
Over the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has significantly increased due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. This rise in CO2 concentrations has been linked to the Industrial Revolution, which marked a shift towards energy-intensive practices. The increase in greenhouse gases is a major driver of climate change, leading to global warming and associated environmental impacts. As a result, addressing carbon emissions has become a critical focus for mitigating climate change.
Is it possible for global warming to have any positive side effects?
While global warming may have some localized benefits, such as longer growing seasons in certain regions, the overall impact is negative. The negative effects of global warming, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and loss of biodiversity, far outweigh any potential positive side effects. It is important to focus on mitigating and adapting to the negative consequences of global warming rather than seeking out potential benefits.
Is global warming a crisis?
Yes. At its worst, assuming we do nothing to alleviate the global warming effect, it could result in disastrous economic consequences and dramatic loss of species on the earth. Fortunately for me, this outcome is not likely within my own lifetime, although I fear for the position of my grandchildren. Those of us who are past childhood and early adulthood probably have less to fear from the consequences of global warming and can focus on the short-term economic advantages of doing nothing. This is why the higher forecasts for global warming and its effects are probably more realistic. We should therefore expect significant rises in sea levels, which along with increased storm surges will result in inundation of important coastal regions and even the displacement of entire populations. We can expect more prolonged droughts in some areas and more severe flooding in others, neither being conducive to food production. There is a real possibility that arctic Siberia could warm to the extent of melting the tundra, which sequesters enormous amounts of carbon in frozen vegetation. Once this melts it will rot, emitting enough carbon dioxide to lead to uncontrolled, runaway global warming. If this ever happens, as well it might, humans wil be entirely unable to prevent catastrophic changes.
How can you control or reduce global warming?
We probably cannot reduce global warming, but we should be able to reduce the RATE of global warming, if we focus on certain primary goals. First would be to reduce our consumption of fossil fuel. In 1700 the concentration of atmospheric CO2 was 280 parts per million. By 1900 (two centuries) it had risen to 290 parts per million. That is only ten parts per million over two hundred (200) years. Currently we are raising CO2 levels that much every decade (10 years), and will exceed 400 ppm in four short years (by 2016). At the current rate of consumption we will break 500 ppm before 2050. The changes that will result are irreversible, but it serves our best interest to slow down the rate of change, to give earth more time to adapt to the new conditions.
What can be done to reduce the impact of global warming?
There are a couple ways the average person can help with global warming. You can plant trees, (planting four is the equivalent to taking 100,000 car's carbon dioxide off the road for a year!) You can buy energy efficient light bulbs, (produces a lot less carbon dioxide, doesn't get as hot, is brighter and saves you cash!) You can buy an energy efficient car, (some diesel cars run on vegetable oil!) Turn off those lights, (don't forget to unplug them as well, or they will waste the same amount of carbon dioxide as if they were on!) If you have a pool don't heat it in the summer, (let Mother Nature do it for you.)Buy foods from your state or country, (the cars transportation your food won't waste as much carbon dioxide. These are just a few of the ways you can do your part to stop global warming. From- Q&A master
Are humans causing greenhouse gases?
There are natural greenhouse gases of water vapor and carbon dioxide that have kept the earth warm for millions of years. Humans are not causing them.But the greenhouse gases that are contributing to the enhanced greenhouse effect which is causing global warming are being emitted by the following human actions.Burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and to generate electricity.Deforestation. We need trees to suck carbon dioxide out of the air.Cattle raising. Forests have been cut down for pasture and the animals belch methane (a greenhouse gas 21 times stronger than carbon dioxide).
