Monday, May 12, 2008

Here are some statistics about Greenhouse Gases

Greenhouse Gas Statistics

1. Since the industrial revolution the carbon dioxide levels have increased from 280 parts per billion to 380 parts per million.
2. Since the year 2000 carbon dioxide levels have increased at a rate of 1.9 parts per million.
3. The Earth surface temperature has increased by .74 degrees C since the late 19th century.
4. Without natural greenhouse gases the earths temperature would be around 0 zero degrees F instead of 57 degrees F.
5. They expect that by the end of the 21st century carbon dioxide anywhere from 490 parts per million to 1260 parts per million.
6. Projected Sea level rise is at a low of .18 meters to a high of 0.59.
7. 200 million people will be displaced by droughts and sea levels rising.
8. About 5.53% is the amount of Greenhouse effect Humans beings cause.
9. Water Vapor is responsible for about 95% of Earth Greenhouse effect.
10. Buildings are responsible for about 48% of greenhouse emissions annually.

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