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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) |
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2), one the most talked about gas, mainly produced by increased human activities such as burning gasoline, coal, oil, and wood. Scientifically known as a colorless, odorless gas Carbon Dioxide (CO2), with its increased level in atmosphere is a matter of concern.
The concentration of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) ranges from 350-400 parts per million (ppm) or even higher in those areas where there are high traffic or industrial activities. Measurement of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is very significant and it can be measured comparatively economical synchronized digital air monitoring equipment. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) have developed airing strategies that ought to preserve relaxed surroundings for most inhabitants.
It is observed that due to prolonged use of fossil fuels in manufacturing sector carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have taken place. This is accepted as the main reason behind global warming. Annual CO2 emissions have been expected to increase from 28 billion metric tons in 2005 to 34 billion metric tons in 2015. The major source of carbon dioxide (CO2) is the growing use of coal-powered electricity generation process.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is now no longer a priceless gas it also comes with price. With the increased emissions of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) gases, there has been set up limitations in order to control global warming. These limitation schemes also include distribution of credits which can be traded in the market. Thus, carbon market has evolved as one of the most populous market. It is estimated that carbon trading reached a total value of $59.2 billion in 2007, which has increased 80 percent over 2006. EU-ETS is recognized as the world’s largest carbon trading scheme, under which several carbon market investment takes place. EU-ETS has tripled the volume of trade in the year 2007, which accounts to 321 million tons or 1.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide.
Global Greenhouse gas emissions for year 2000:
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