Many things cause global warming. One thing that causes global warming is electrical pollution. Electricity causes pollution in many ways, some worse than others. In most cases, fossil fuels are burned to create electricity. Fossil fuels are made of dead plants and animals. Some examples of fossil fuels are oil and petroleum. Many pollutants (chemicals that pollute the air, water, and land) are sent into the air when fossil fuels are burned. Some of these chemicals are called greenhouse gasses.
We use these sources of energy much more than the sources that give off less pollution. Petroleum, one of the sources of energy, is used a lot. It is used for transportation, making electricity, and making many other things. Although this source of energy gives off a lot of pollution, it is used for 38% of the United States' energy.
Some other examples of using energy and polluting the air are:
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Turning on a light |
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Watching T.V. |
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Listening to a stereo |
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Washing or drying clothes |
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Using a hair dryer |
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Riding in a car |
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Heating a meal in the microwave |
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Using an air conditioner |
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Playing a video game |
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Using a dish washer |