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In 2014, 78 percent of US global warming emissions were related to carbon dioxide.

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Hydrocarbons like petroleum or natural gas, that is formed from the burning of remains of dead plants and animals.

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The burning of fossil fuels is the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere, which contributes to climate change and in the long run has an affect on global warming.

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Since carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, it causes a rise in temperature.

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"Fossil fuel." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, n.d. Web. 24 May 2017.

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Sulfur Dioxide
Nitrogen Oxide
Particulate Matter(soot)

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Carbon Dioxide, released by burning fossil fuels, stays in the atmosphere a long time . This allows for warming of the atmosphere, which then leads to an increase in climate change.

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Carbon and Climate. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 May 2017.

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1990- 6.4 petagrams of carbon was released in the air.
2000-2008- 7.7 petagrams was released.
2016-8.8 petagrams was released.

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Sulfur Dioxide contributes to acid rain and the formation of particulate matter
Nitrogen Oxide contributes to acid rain and smog
Particulate matter produces haze and can cause bronchitis, aggravated asthma, and premature death

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"The Hidden Costs of Fossil Fuels." Union of Concerned Scientists. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 May 2017.

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More than half of the CO2 emissions come from vehicle exhaust, so use public transportation. or carpool.

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Use florescent light bulbs to light your home. This will eliminate 150 pounds of CO2 for each bulb a year

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Use serge protectors and turn them off when done using the electronics. Buy energy-saving electronics.

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What YOU can do | Climate Change Education | Washington State Department of Ecology. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 May 2017.

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"Why does CO2 get most of the attention when there are so many other heat-trapping gases (greenhouse gases)?" Union of Concerned Scientists. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 May 2017.