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When fossil fuel is burned, its carbon atoms largely wind up in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) gas. CO2 blocks the ability of the earth to radiate heat in the form of infrared light, which normally penetrates the atmosphere and goes into outer space. Hence the planet retains more heat.
Because the carbon in fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) has been hidden away for millions of years, releasing it now is increasing its levels in the atmosphere. More greenhouse gases means more heat is retained. This is causing global warming.
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What does carbon dioxide pollution cause?
Global warming.
Carbon dioxide is known as?
Carbon dioxide is known as a greenhouse gas which cause global warming.
Does the scientific consensus support the idea that carbon dioxide does not cause global warming?
No, the scientific consensus overwhelmingly supports the idea that carbon dioxide is a major contributor to global warming.
What gasses cause global warming?
Methane, carbon dioxide, CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).
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.
Can carbon dioxide cause the depletion of the ozone layer?
Carbon dioxide can cause the depletion of ozone indirectly. It is due to the global warming which then causes ozone depletion.
Can an increase in carbon dioxide might cause global warming because more carbon dioxide would be able to trap more heat?
An increase in carbon dioxide worldwide than yes it would cause global warming based on the greenhouse effect, as more carbon dioxide would build up in our atmosphere trapping more heat, raising the earth's temperature and therefore causing 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.
Are ammonia factories the cause of global warming?
Ammonia factories can be a contributing factor to global warming due to the production of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide during the manufacturing process. However, they are not the sole cause of global warming, as there are multiple sources of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
What atmospheric gas is thought to cause global climate warming?
Carbon dioxide is the primary atmospheric gas thought to cause global climate warming. It is released mainly through human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, leading to an increase in the greenhouse effect and trapping heat in the earth's atmosphere.
How does photosynthesis help prevent global warm?
Photosynthesis means plants converting carbon dioxide to oxygen, most global warming is cause by carbon dioxide, people only breath oxygen (and water vapor) and carbon dioxide can't get to our lungs. That's why Photosynthesis helps prevent global warming.
What gases cause global warming and how?
Greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide and methane, mostly) cause global warming by increasing their levels in the atmosphere. This turns the benign greenhouse effect into an accelerated greenhouse effect which is causing global warming.
