as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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create a list of ten potential causes of global warming.
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1. burning of fossil fuels – burning coal, oil, and other fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to global warming.
2. deforestation – trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen, so cutting down trees reduces their ability to reduce co2 emissions.
3. industrial agriculture – the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and other synthetic compounds in industrial agriculture contributes to emissions of greenhouse gases.
4. methane release – methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and is released into the atmosphere through various processes such as cattle farming and landfills.
5. landfills – landfills release methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
6. aircraft emissions – aircraft produce large amounts of carbon dioxide and other emissions, which contribute to global warming.
7. natural gas flaring – large amounts of natural gas are burned off in the production of oil, releasing more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
8. degradation of oceans – over-fishing, coral reef destruction, and other actions are contributing to the destruction of the oceans which are a major component in the earth’s climate control.
9. methane clathrates – methane clathrates, or frozen methane deposits, are being released into the atmosphere due to changes in ocean temperatures.
10. terrestrial albedo – natural events like fires, droughts, and deforestation reduce the amount of sunlight reflected off the earth’s surface, which can contribute to global warming.
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