human causes of climate change

Cards (8)

  • farming
    produces a lot of methane
  • farming
    flooded rice paddies emit methane
  • farming
    trees are cleared for space for agriculture which reduces the CO2 absorption
  • industry
    they release greenhouse gases
  • industry
    industrisal waste ends up in landfill sites, releasing methane
  • energy
    CO2 is released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burnt
  • transport
    cars run on fossil fuels which release greenhouse gases
  • transport
    car ownerships are increasing so their is an increase in congestion, therefore engines are on for longer so more greenhouse gases are being released