How does co2 cause global warming?

Question

How does co2 cause global warming?

why specifically is co2 emissions bad for the enivironment, and how does it damage the atmosphere?

Answer 1

co2 is carbon it absorbs heat from sun.the more that is released from cars and other things make sunlight re-emitted back to Earth, causing additional heating of the planet.

Answer 2

Co2 keeps the heat from the sun on earth making it warm. without it we would freeze to death. the problem is we're getting to much Co2 in the atmosphere making the earth warmer than it should be.

Answer 3

Certain gases (known as greenhouse gases) in the atmosphere let direct sunlight into our planet and then absorb some of the heat energy as it's reflected back out toward space.  Without any of these gases, our planet would freeze every night (like the dark side of the moon).  The problem is that as we put too much CO2 (and other greenhouse gases) into the atmosphere, it traps more and more heat causing a slow warming of the average temperature on the planet.  That's the global warming part.

Here's a link where you can learn more:

http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/glob...

Answer 4

Maybe you ought to do some research on reputable sites.  I don't believe that CO2 causes global warming, but I can tell you I know much more than others that have answered your question.  If you want to drink the kool-aid, feel free, but look up the info yourself.

While you are researching it, look at the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere compared to water vapor.  Also look to how much of the greenhouse effect is attributed to both.  Then ask yourself if CO2 is really the problem it is claimed to be.

Answer 5

CO2 is not bad for the environment! It is great for the environment. Without CO2, we would not be here (basic biology). More CO2 promotes expansion of vegetation. As for how it helps warm our globe, it is a minor greenhouse gas (along with water vapor and some other minor gases). It absorbs specific wavelengths of sunlight and slowly radiates this heat. If this did not occur, the heat would radiate back into space leaving earth a desolate rock. Here is a great explanation of CO2.

http://www.middlebury.net/op-ed/global-w...