What are a few things humans do that causes global warming?

Question

I have to do a 5-paragraph essay about what I think causes "global warming", and it's due tomorrow. Honestly, I dont believe in global warming, it sounds like one big scam. But I decided it would be easier just to write about why I think humans are causing global warming. So far, I have fossil fuel emissions and deforestation. I need one more cause, and details would be nice. Any help would be very much appreciated. THANKS!!

Answer 1

Raising cattle for human consumption causes more greenhouse gasses than all forms of transportation combined. (Cows burp methane.)

See the UN report, "Livestocks' Long Shadow" for details. http://www.worldalmanac.com/blog/2007/01...

Answer 2

Global warming is not a hoax. What's undecided is whether or not is was caused by people. Anyway, here's a few reasons:

Using too much energy (like keeping things plugged in when they're turned off)

Using old light bulbs (instead of using energy efficient ones)

The outrageous amount of oil that's being used (Only buy food if it was grown or raised locally. Also, only buy things made in America)

Using toxic chemicals (Pesticides are made from oil. There's nothing good about them.)

The major cause of global warming is keeping animals on farms. 18% of all methane gas (the gas that keeps the rays of sunlight in the atmosphere) comes from cow/pig burps and farts. It's a statistic that was proven by the UN. If you don't believe me, check it out for yourself. There are only this many animals because people demand to eat them.

So basically, humans are the cause of all this. If there weren't so many of us, we wouldn't be consuming so many resources at this rate.

Answer 3

people living

Answer 4

You may wish to reconsider the deforestation theory, as there is actually more trees and wooded areas now then there were only a few decades ago, the only difference is they are located in different areas of the earth. Also at least in the USA the air quality is actually better now then in the 1980's.

Answer 5

Well, we contribute by breathing. If only we could all stop breathing. That would definitely help. Maybe we should all stop exercising as increased levels of exercise increases our CO2 output.

Answer 6

Nonsense answers are all that true believers in GW will give ya shoog. Penance must be paid! throw money and virgins into the volcano! We must appease Gaia! Shame on people for their hedonism... tsk,tsk,tsk. Naughty humans, after all we don't see cows driving SUV's [except on YouTube]

Answer 7

Global warming is true but nothing we can do. Don't ask yourself what causes the ice age. ask what causes the ice age disappear. Is it the sun is getting brighter?

Answer 8

Nothing, as the Sun is the source for all warming on Earth.

Answer 9

The flatulence of termites. Believe it or not its true.

Answer 10

I think the reason why you think that global warming is "one big scam" is because you are uninformed. Maybe your essay will create an awareness for you to explore reasons to investigate this topic more thoroughly, so that you may present some intelligent answers.

Answer 11

Well I also think Global Warming is a haux, and I can't think of another human reason, but volcanoes are a MAJOR cause of greenhouse emissions. Volcanoes are always and erupting and have been erupting forever, and a volcano can put off much more pollution than humans can.... hope this helps!!!!