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What are the main causes of the increase in CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere?
The extensive burning of coal, oil, natural gas, etc., the rapid increase in population leading to increased respiration, the decomposition by microorganisms, and CO2 produced by chemical reactions
There are two main reasons: 1. Due to the rapid increase in population and industrialization, human society consumes an increasing amount of fossil fuels. 2. The burning of these fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, resulting in an increase in its concentration
Where does this CO2 come from? It is necessary to clarify this point: before the Industrial Revolution, humans relied mainly on terrestrial plants, trees, herbs, etc., for obtaining fuel, with only small amounts of shallow groundwater and oil being utilized. During that period, the cycle of carbon as a fuel was in balance. Since the invention of the steam engine, large quantities of fossil fuels such as coal and oil have been mined on a wide scale; this carbon may have formed in ancient times, and its distribution might have been suitable for the balance that existed at that time. After fossil fuels are extracted, large amounts of carbon are taken out from deep underground; through various processes, this carbon turns into CO2, disrupting the existing carbon balance and thereby causing the greenhouse effect. In other words, the gases responsible for the greenhouse effect are produced by the carbon contained in fossil fuels that is extracted from the ground. These are just my personal opinions and do not represent an official stance
There are two main reasons for the increase in carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere. First, due to the rapid population growth and industrialization, human society consumes an increasing amount of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. The burning of these fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, thereby increasing its concentration; Secondly, forest destruction reduces the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by plants, resulting in a slower rate of carbon dioxide consumption.
Agree with what was said on floor 5. The increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is due, in part, to the extensive burning of fossil fuels during the industrial era, which generates large amounts of carbon dioxide ; Instead, Earth’s vegetation such as forests and wetlands is destroyed, leading to a significant reduction in plants; as a result, the amount of carbon dioxide consumed also decreases greatly, while the carbon dioxide produced by the burning of fossil fuels enters the atmosphere directly.