Many of our daily activities affect the environment, from our consumption of natural resources to our disposal of household waste. One of the most important is our generation of carbon dioxide, a heat-trapping gas that is a significant contributor to climate change. Since the beginning of industrial times, there has been a marked increase in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide, mainly as a result of human activities. For example, the burning of fossil fuels for home heating, transportation, and electricity production generates a large percentage of our personal carbon dioxide emissions.
| Date Of Record Release | 2011-04-12 15:59:32 |
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| Description | Many of our daily activities affect the environment, from our consumption of natural resources to our disposal of household waste. One of the most important is our generation of carbon dioxide, a heat-trapping gas that is a significant contributor to climate change. Since the beginning of industrial times, there has been a marked increase in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide, mainly as a result of human activities. For example, the burning of fossil fuels for home heating, transportation, and electricity production generates a large percentage of our personal carbon dioxide emissions. |
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| Date Issued | 2003 |
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| Source | Union of Concerned Scientists |
| Keyword | Lesson plans |
| Selector | Chiras |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2008-07-15 15:00:04 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2011-04-12 15:59:43 |
| Language | English |
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