... or economy of a country. On the other hand, the cost of reducing C02 emissions, its extensive transportation needs, not to mention its significant contribution to Global warming are all reasons to encourage the reduction of its use. Reducing the use of coal as an energy source would greatly ease the effects of Global warming, for, Carbon Dioxide constitutes for 64% of the green house gases present in the atmosphere, far greater than its nearest competitor Methane, at only 19%2. The burning of coal is the top contributor to greenhouse gas emissions when it comes to electricity production, therefore, reducing the use of this particular fossil fuel would have the greatest positive effect overall. However, if things continue at their current pace, global C02 emissions are estimated to be 50% higher in 2010 than in they were in 19903. The warming up of the earths atmosphere has more dire effects ...

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