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	[[File:CO2_Drawing_Small.png\|framed\|right\|Figure 1. Carbon dioxide with its vibration modes for absorbing infrared radiation<ref> Bredenberg, Al. (2015, June. 17). ''Carbon Dioxide -- How Can One Little Molecule Be Such a Big Troublemaker?''. [Online]. Available: http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/03/06/carbon-dioxide-how-can-one-little-molecule-be-such-a-big-troublemaker/</ref>]]		[[File:CO2_Drawing_Small.png\|framed\|right\|Figure 1. Carbon dioxide with its vibration modes for absorbing infrared radiation<ref> Bredenberg, Al. (2015, June. 17). ''Carbon Dioxide -- How Can One Little Molecule Be Such a Big Troublemaker?''. [Online]. Available: http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/03/06/carbon-dioxide-how-can-one-little-molecule-be-such-a-big-troublemaker/</ref>]]
	[[File:co2gif.gif\|318px\|thumb\|Figure 2. Carbon dioxide is able to interact with infrared radiation, leading to an imbalance of radiation entering and leaving the atmosphere.<ref>PhET Simulations, ''Molecules and Light'' [Online], Available: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/molecules-and-light</ref>]]		[[File:co2gif.gif\|318px\|thumb\|Figure 2. Carbon dioxide is able to interact with infrared radiation, leading to an imbalance of radiation entering and leaving the atmosphere.<ref>PhET Simulations, ''Molecules and Light'' [Online], Available: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/molecules-and-light</ref>]]

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	[[File:CO2_Drawing_Small.png\|framed\|right\|Figure 1. Carbon dioxide with its vibration modes for absorbing infrared radiation<ref> Bredenberg, Al. (2015, June. 17). ''Carbon Dioxide -- How Can One Little Molecule Be Such a Big Troublemaker?''. [Online]. Available: http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/03/06/carbon-dioxide-how-can-one-little-molecule-be-such-a-big-troublemaker/</ref>]]		[[File:CO2_Drawing_Small.png\|framed\|right\|Figure 1. Carbon dioxide with its vibration modes for absorbing infrared radiation<ref> Bredenberg, Al. (2015, June. 17). ''Carbon Dioxide -- How Can One Little Molecule Be Such a Big Troublemaker?''. [Online]. Available: http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/03/06/carbon-dioxide-how-can-one-little-molecule-be-such-a-big-troublemaker/</ref>]]
	[[File:co2gif.gif\|318px\|thumb\|Figure 2. Carbon dioxide is able to interact with infrared radiation, leading to an imbalance of radiation entering and leaving the atmosphere.<ref>PhET Simulations, ''Molecules and Light'' [Online], Available: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/molecules-and-light</ref>]]		[[File:co2gif.gif\|318px\|thumb\|Figure 2. Carbon dioxide is able to interact with infrared radiation, leading to an imbalance of radiation entering and leaving the atmosphere.<ref>PhET Simulations, ''Molecules and Light'' [Online], Available: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/molecules-and-light</ref>]]
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	Carbon dioxide (see Figure 1) is taken out of the [[atmosphere]] by [[photosynthesis]] in plants to produce energy, and [[chemical]] uptake by the ocean (leading to [[ocean acidification]]). The total amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has historically been in balance with the respiration of animals and plants. However, recently there has been a huge net increase in the levels of atmospheric and oceanic CO<sub>2</sub> ~~because~~ humans ~~dig~~ [[carbon]] (in the form of [[fossil fuel]]s) out of the ground and ~~release~~ it into the atmosphere. ~~This major contribution of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is as a byproduct of the~~ [[hydrocarbon combustion\|combustion]] ~~of most [[fuel]]s~~. Chemically, carbon dioxide is one of the two main outputs in any form of combustion (the other being [[water]]).		Carbon dioxide (see Figure 1) is taken out of the [[atmosphere]] by [[photosynthesis]] in plants to produce energy, and [[chemical]] uptake by the ocean (leading to [[ocean acidification]]). The total amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has historically been in balance with the respiration of animals and plants. However, recently there has been a huge net increase in the levels of atmospheric and oceanic CO<sub>2</sub>. This is mainly due to humans digging [[carbon]] (in the form of [[fossil fuel]]s) out of the ground and releasing it into the atmosphere. These fuels undergo [[hydrocarbon combustion\|combustion]]—which produces carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Chemically, carbon dioxide is one of the two main outputs in any form of combustion (the other being [[water]]).

	==Global Warming potential==		==Global Warming potential==
	:''[[Global warming potential\|main article]]''		:''[[Global warming potential\|main article]]''
	The global warming potential (GWP) scale is a measurement of how much [[heat]] a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere. CO<sub>2</sub> is used as a benchmark for this scale, hence carbon dioxide has a GWP value of 1. It is not easy to calculate how long carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere after emission<ref>IPCC. (2015, June. 17) ''If Emissions of Greenhouse Gases are Reduced, How Quickly do Their Concentrations in the Atmosphere Decrease?''. [Online]. Available:http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/faq-10-3.html</ref>.		The global warming potential (GWP) scale is a measurement of how much [[heat]] a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere. CO<sub>2</sub> is used as a benchmark for this scale, hence carbon dioxide has a GWP value of 1. It is not easy to calculate how long carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere after emission.<ref>IPCC. (2015, June. 17) ''If Emissions of Greenhouse Gases are Reduced, How Quickly do Their Concentrations in the Atmosphere Decrease?''. [Online]. Available:http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/faq-10-3.html</ref>

	Carbon dioxide lets visible [[light]] through but its ability to vibrate on a molecular scale causes CO<sub>2</sub> to absorb [[infrared radiation]]. This infrared radiation is what causes increased temperatures. Please see Figure 1 and 2 to see how the [[molecule]] vibrates to absorb, and re-emit infrared radiation.		Carbon dioxide lets visible [[light]] through but its ability to vibrate on a molecular scale causes CO<sub>2</sub> to absorb [[infrared radiation]]. This infrared radiation is what causes increased temperatures. Please see Figure 1 and 2 to see how the [[molecule]] vibrates to absorb, and re-emit infrared radiation.

	==Emissions==		==Emissions==
	Carbon is the buzzword when talking about [[emissions]], and because of this it is important to know the difference between ''[[carbon]]'' and ''carbon dioxide''. Carbon is an element present in all organic material and is not, in itself, a bad thing. In fact, carbon is necessary to all life. Carbon dioxide, on the other hand, is what most people use when referring to "carbon emissions," it's a [[greenhouse gas]] and contributes to [[climate change]] because it helps to trap heat inside our atmosphere. Currently CO<sub>2</sub> levels in the oceans and atmosphere are on the rise, this increase can mostly be attributed to human activities<ref>IPCC. (2015, June. 17). ''Are the Increases in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide and Other Greenhouse Gases During the Industrial Era Caused by Human Activities?'' [Online]. Available:http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/faq-7-1.html</ref>~~, this~~ is ~~known~~ as [[anthropogenic emissions\|anthropogenic]] CO<sub>2</sub> emission.		Carbon is the buzzword when talking about [[emissions]], and because of this it is important to know the difference between ''[[carbon]]'' and ''carbon dioxide''. Carbon is an element present in all organic material and is not, in itself, a bad thing. In fact, carbon is necessary to all life. Carbon dioxide, on the other hand, is what most people use when referring to "carbon emissions." It's a [[greenhouse gas]] and contributes to [[climate change]] because it helps to trap heat inside our atmosphere. Currently CO<sub>2</sub> levels in the oceans and atmosphere are on the rise, and this increase can mostly be attributed to human activities.<ref>IPCC. (2015, June. 17). ''Are the Increases in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide and Other Greenhouse Gases During the Industrial Era Caused by Human Activities?'' [Online]. Available:http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/faq-7-1.html</ref> This is also referred to as [[anthropogenic emissions\|anthropogenic]] CO<sub>2</sub> emission.

	Carbon dioxide emissions are often measured in [[Gigatonne]]s of carbon, or carbon dioxide. To convert from gigatons of carbon to gigatons of carbon dioxide, multiply by 44.01/12.01, or 3.664. The interactive graph below shows Megatonnes (1000 Megatonnes = 1 Gigatonne) of carbon dioxide emissions by country (or region depending on personal preference).		Carbon dioxide emissions are often measured in [[Gigatonne]]s of carbon or carbon dioxide. To convert from gigatons of carbon to gigatons of carbon dioxide, multiply by 44.01/12.01, or 3.664. The interactive graph below shows Megatonnes (1000 Megatonnes = 1 Gigatonne) of carbon dioxide emissions by country (or region depending on personal preference).

	Scientists around the world are currently researching ways of capturing carbon and burying it underground in a process referred to as [[carbon capture and storage]]. If effective ways of doing this are developed, this would allow humanity to significantly reduce the atmospheric and oceanic CO<sub>2</sub> levels and thus a prevent a dangerous rise in [[temperature of the Earth\|global temperature]].		Scientists around the world are currently researching ways of capturing carbon and burying it underground in a process referred to as [[carbon capture and storage]]. If effective ways of doing this are developed, this would allow humanity to significantly reduce the atmospheric and oceanic CO<sub>2</sub> levels and thus a prevent a dangerous rise in [[temperature of the Earth\|global temperature]].
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	[[File:CO2_Drawing_Small.png\|framed\|right\|Figure 1. Carbon dioxide with its vibration modes for absorbing infrared radiation<ref> Bredenberg, Al. (2015, June. 17). ''Carbon Dioxide -- How Can One Little Molecule Be Such a Big Troublemaker?''. [Online]. Available: http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/03/06/carbon-dioxide-how-can-one-little-molecule-be-such-a-big-troublemaker/</ref>]]		[[File:CO2_Drawing_Small.png\|framed\|right\|Figure 1. Carbon dioxide with its vibration modes for absorbing infrared radiation<ref> Bredenberg, Al. (2015, June. 17). ''Carbon Dioxide -- How Can One Little Molecule Be Such a Big Troublemaker?''. [Online]. Available: http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/03/06/carbon-dioxide-how-can-one-little-molecule-be-such-a-big-troublemaker/</ref>]]
	[[File:co2gif.gif\|318px\|thumb\|Figure 2. Carbon dioxide is able to interact with infrared radiation, leading to an imbalance of radiation entering and leaving the atmosphere.<ref>PhET Simulations, ''Molecules and Light'' [Online], Available: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/molecules-and-light</ref>]]		[[File:co2gif.gif\|318px\|thumb\|Figure 2. Carbon dioxide is able to interact with infrared radiation, leading to an imbalance of radiation entering and leaving the atmosphere.<ref>PhET Simulations, ''Molecules and Light'' [Online], Available: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/molecules-and-light</ref>]]
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	Carbon dioxide (see Figure 1) is taken out of the [[atmosphere]] by [[photosynthesis]]f in plants to produce energy, and [[chemical]] uptake by the ocean (leading to [[ocean acidification]]). The total amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has historically been in balance with the respiration of animals and plants. However, recently there has been a huge net increase in the levels of atmospheric and oceanic CO<sub>2</sub> because humans dig [[carbon]] (in the form of [[fossil fuel]]s) out of the ground and release it into the atmosphere. This major contribution of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is as a byproduct of the [[hydrocarbon combustion\|combustion]] of most [[fuel]]s. Chemically, carbon dioxide is one of the two main outputs in any form of combustion (the other being [[water]]).		Carbon dioxide (see Figure 1) is taken out of the [[atmosphere]] by [[photosynthesis]] in plants to produce energy, and [[chemical]] uptake by the ocean (leading to [[ocean acidification]]). The total amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has historically been in balance with the respiration of animals and plants. However, recently there has been a huge net increase in the levels of atmospheric and oceanic CO<sub>2</sub> because humans dig [[carbon]] (in the form of [[fossil fuel]]s) out of the ground and release it into the atmosphere. This major contribution of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is as a byproduct of the [[hydrocarbon combustion\|combustion]] of most [[fuel]]s. Chemically, carbon dioxide is one of the two main outputs in any form of combustion (the other being [[water]]).

	==Global Warming potential==		==Global Warming potential==
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	==Emissions==		==Emissions==
	Carbon is the buzzword when talking about [[emissions]], and because of this it is important to know the difference between ''[[carbon]]'' and ''carbon dioxide''. Carbon is an element present in all organic material and is not, in itself, a bad thing. In fact, carbon is necessary to all life. Carbon dioxide, on the other hand, is what most people use when referring to "carbon emissions," it's a [[greenhouse gas]] and contributes to [[climate change]] because it helps to trap heat inside our atmosphere. Currently CO<sub>2</sub> levels in the oceans and atmosphere are on the rise, this increase can mostly be attributed to human activities<ref>IPCC. (2015, June. 17). ''Are the Increases in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide and Other Greenhouse Gases During the Industrial Era Caused by Human Activities?'' [Online]. Available:http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/faq-7-1.html</ref>, this is known as [[anthropogenic]] CO<sub>2</sub> emission.		Carbon is the buzzword when talking about [[emissions]], and because of this it is important to know the difference between ''[[carbon]]'' and ''carbon dioxide''. Carbon is an element present in all organic material and is not, in itself, a bad thing. In fact, carbon is necessary to all life. Carbon dioxide, on the other hand, is what most people use when referring to "carbon emissions," it's a [[greenhouse gas]] and contributes to [[climate change]] because it helps to trap heat inside our atmosphere. Currently CO<sub>2</sub> levels in the oceans and atmosphere are on the rise, this increase can mostly be attributed to human activities<ref>IPCC. (2015, June. 17). ''Are the Increases in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide and Other Greenhouse Gases During the Industrial Era Caused by Human Activities?'' [Online]. Available:http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/faq-7-1.html</ref>, this is known as [[anthropogenic emissions\|anthropogenic]] CO<sub>2</sub> emission.

	Carbon dioxide emissions are often measured in [[Gigatonne]]s of carbon, or carbon dioxide. To convert from gigatons of carbon to gigatons of carbon dioxide, multiply by 44.01/12.01, or 3.664. The interactive graph below shows Megatonnes (1000 Megatonnes = 1 Gigatonne) of carbon dioxide emissions by country (or region depending on personal preference).		Carbon dioxide emissions are often measured in [[Gigatonne]]s of carbon, or carbon dioxide. To convert from gigatons of carbon to gigatons of carbon dioxide, multiply by 44.01/12.01, or 3.664. The interactive graph below shows Megatonnes (1000 Megatonnes = 1 Gigatonne) of carbon dioxide emissions by country (or region depending on personal preference).

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			[[File:CO2_Drawing_Small.png\|framed\|right\|Figure 1. Carbon dioxide with its vibration modes for absorbing infrared radiation<ref> Bredenberg, Al. (2015, June. 17). ''Carbon Dioxide -- How Can One Little Molecule Be Such a Big Troublemaker?''. [Online]. Available: http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/03/06/carbon-dioxide-how-can-one-little-molecule-be-such-a-big-troublemaker/</ref>]]
			[[File:co2gif.gif\|318px\|thumb\|Figure 2. Carbon dioxide is able to interact with infrared radiation, leading to an imbalance of radiation entering and leaving the atmosphere.<ref>PhET Simulations, ''Molecules and Light'' [Online], Available: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/molecules-and-light</ref>]]
			<onlyinclude>'''Carbon dioxide''' ('''CO<sub>2</sub>''') is a naturally occurring [[gas]], important to the [[carbon cycle]] for life and a byproduct of many forms of [[energy]] production. It is also a [[greenhouse gas]].</onlyinclude>

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	[[File:CO2_Drawing_Small.png\|framed\|right\|Figure 1. Carbon dioxide with its vibration modes for absorbing infrared radiation<ref> Bredenberg, Al. (2015, June. 17). ''Carbon Dioxide -- How Can One Little Molecule Be Such a Big Troublemaker?''. [Online]. Available: http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/03/06/carbon-dioxide-how-can-one-little-molecule-be-such-a-big-troublemaker/</ref>]]

	~~<onlyinclude>~~Carbon dioxide (~~CO<sub>2</sub>~~) is ~~a naturally occurring gas, important to~~ the [[~~carbon cycle~~]] ~~for life and a byproduct of many forms of energy production and a~~ [[~~greenhouse gas~~]]~~.</onlyinclude> Carbon dioxide, see figure 1 is taken out of the atmosphere by photosynthesis~~ in plants to produce energy, and chemical uptake by the ocean (leading to [[ocean acidification]]). The total amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has historically been in balance with the respiration of animals and plants. However, recently there has been a huge net increase in the levels of atmospheric and oceanic CO<sub>2</sub> because humans dig [[carbon]] (in the form of [[fossil fuel]]s) out of the ground and release it into the atmosphere. This major contribution of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is as a byproduct of the [[hydrocarbon combustion\|combustion]] of most [[fuel]]s. Chemically, carbon dioxide is one of the two main outputs in any form of combustion (the other being water).		Carbon dioxide (see Figure 1) is taken out of the [[atmosphere]] by [[photosynthesis]]f in plants to produce energy, and [[chemical]] uptake by the ocean (leading to [[ocean acidification]]). The total amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has historically been in balance with the respiration of animals and plants. However, recently there has been a huge net increase in the levels of atmospheric and oceanic CO<sub>2</sub> because humans dig [[carbon]] (in the form of [[fossil fuel]]s) out of the ground and release it into the atmosphere. This major contribution of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is as a byproduct of the [[hydrocarbon combustion\|combustion]] of most [[fuel]]s. Chemically, carbon dioxide is one of the two main outputs in any form of combustion (the other being [[water]]).

	==Global Warming potential==		==Global Warming potential==
	:''[[Global warming potential\|main article]]''		:''[[Global warming potential\|main article]]''
	The global warming potential (GWP) scale is a measurement of how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere. CO<sub>2</sub> is used as a benchmark for this scale, hence carbon dioxide has a GWP value of 1. It is not easy to calculate how long carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere after emission<ref>IPCC. (2015, June. 17) ''If Emissions of Greenhouse Gases are Reduced, How Quickly do Their Concentrations in the Atmosphere Decrease?''. [Online]. Available:http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/faq-10-3.html</ref>.		The global warming potential (GWP) scale is a measurement of how much [[heat]] a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere. CO<sub>2</sub> is used as a benchmark for this scale, hence carbon dioxide has a GWP value of 1. It is not easy to calculate how long carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere after emission<ref>IPCC. (2015, June. 17) ''If Emissions of Greenhouse Gases are Reduced, How Quickly do Their Concentrations in the Atmosphere Decrease?''. [Online]. Available:http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/faq-10-3.html</ref>.

	Carbon dioxide lets visible light through but its ability to vibrate on a molecular scale causes CO<sub>2</sub> to absorb [[infrared radiation]]. This infrared radiation is what causes increased temperatures. Please see ~~figure~~ 1 to see how the molecule vibrates to absorb, and re-emit infrared radiation.		Carbon dioxide lets visible [[light]] through but its ability to vibrate on a molecular scale causes CO<sub>2</sub> to absorb [[infrared radiation]]. This infrared radiation is what causes increased temperatures. Please see Figure 1 and 2 to see how the [[molecule]] vibrates to absorb, and re-emit infrared radiation.

	==Emissions==		==Emissions==
	Carbon is the buzzword when talking about emissions and because of this, it is important to know the difference between ''[[carbon]]'' and ''carbon dioxide''. Carbon is an element present in all organic material and is not, in itself, a bad thing. In fact, carbon is necessary to all life. Carbon dioxide, on the other hand, is what most people use when referring to "carbon emissions," it's a [[greenhouse gas]] and contributes to climate change because it helps to trap heat inside our atmosphere. Currently CO<sub>2</sub> levels in the oceans and atmosphere are on the rise, this increase can mostly be attributed to human activities<ref>IPCC. (2015, June. 17). ''Are the Increases in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide and Other Greenhouse Gases During the Industrial Era Caused by Human Activities?'' [Online]. Available:http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/faq-7-1.html</ref>, this is known as anthropogenic CO<sub>2</sub> emission.		Carbon is the buzzword when talking about [[emissions]], and because of this it is important to know the difference between ''[[carbon]]'' and ''carbon dioxide''. Carbon is an element present in all organic material and is not, in itself, a bad thing. In fact, carbon is necessary to all life. Carbon dioxide, on the other hand, is what most people use when referring to "carbon emissions," it's a [[greenhouse gas]] and contributes to [[climate change]] because it helps to trap heat inside our atmosphere. Currently CO<sub>2</sub> levels in the oceans and atmosphere are on the rise, this increase can mostly be attributed to human activities<ref>IPCC. (2015, June. 17). ''Are the Increases in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide and Other Greenhouse Gases During the Industrial Era Caused by Human Activities?'' [Online]. Available:http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/faq-7-1.html</ref>, this is known as [[anthropogenic]] CO<sub>2</sub> emission.

	Carbon dioxide emissions are often measured in [[Gigatonne]]s of carbon, or carbon dioxide. To convert from gigatons of carbon to gigatons of carbon dioxide, multiply by 44.01/12.01, or 3.664. The interactive graph below shows Megatonnes (1000 Megatonnes = 1 Gigatonne) of carbon dioxide emissions by country (or region depending on personal preference).		Carbon dioxide emissions are often measured in [[Gigatonne]]s of carbon, or carbon dioxide. To convert from gigatons of carbon to gigatons of carbon dioxide, multiply by 44.01/12.01, or 3.664. The interactive graph below shows Megatonnes (1000 Megatonnes = 1 Gigatonne) of carbon dioxide emissions by country (or region depending on personal preference).
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[[File:CO2_Drawing_Small.png|framed|right|Figure 1. Carbon dioxide with its vibration modes for absorbing infrared radiation<ref> Bredenberg, Al. (2015, June. 17). ''Carbon Dioxide -- How Can One Little Molecule Be Such a Big Troublemaker?''. [Online]. Available: http://news.thomasnet.com/IMT/2012/03/06/carbon-dioxide-how-can-one-little-molecule-be-such-a-big-troublemaker/</ref>]]

<onlyinclude>Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a naturally occurring gas, important to the [[carbon cycle]] for life and a byproduct of many forms of energy production and a [[greenhouse gas]].</onlyinclude> Carbon dioxide, see figure 1 is taken out of the atmosphere by photosynthesis in plants to produce energy, and chemical uptake by the ocean (leading to [[ocean acidification]]). The total amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has historically been in balance with the respiration of animals and plants. However, recently there has been a huge net increase in the levels of atmospheric and oceanic CO2 because humans dig [[carbon]] (in the form of [[fossil fuel]]s) out of the ground and release it into the atmosphere. This major contribution of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is as a byproduct of the [[hydrocarbon combustion|combustion]] of most [[fuel]]s. Chemically, carbon dioxide is one of the two main outputs in any form of combustion (the other being water).

==Global Warming potential==
:''[[Global warming potential|main article]]''
The global warming potential (GWP) scale is a measurement of how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere. CO2 is used as a benchmark for this scale, hence carbon dioxide has a GWP value of 1. It is not easy to calculate how long carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere after emission<ref>IPCC. (2015, June. 17) ''If Emissions of Greenhouse Gases are Reduced, How Quickly do Their Concentrations in the Atmosphere Decrease?''. [Online]. Available:http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/faq-10-3.html</ref>.

Carbon dioxide lets visible light through but its ability to vibrate on a molecular scale causes CO2 to absorb [[infrared radiation]]. This infrared radiation is what causes increased temperatures. Please see figure 1 to see how the molecule vibrates to absorb, and re-emit infrared radiation.

==Emissions==
Carbon is the buzzword when talking about emissions and because of this, it is important to know the difference between ''[[carbon]]'' and ''carbon dioxide''. Carbon is an element present in all organic material and is not, in itself, a bad thing. In fact, carbon is necessary to all life. Carbon dioxide, on the other hand, is what most people use when referring to "carbon emissions," it's a [[greenhouse gas]] and contributes to climate change because it helps to trap heat inside our atmosphere. Currently CO2 levels in the oceans and atmosphere are on the rise, this increase can mostly be attributed to human activities<ref>IPCC. (2015, June. 17). ''Are the Increases in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide and Other Greenhouse Gases During the Industrial Era Caused by Human Activities?'' [Online]. Available:http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg1/en/faq-7-1.html</ref>, this is known as anthropogenic CO2 emission.

Carbon dioxide emissions are often measured in [[Gigatonne]]s of carbon, or carbon dioxide. To convert from gigatons of carbon to gigatons of carbon dioxide, multiply by 44.01/12.01, or 3.664. The interactive graph below shows Megatonnes (1000 Megatonnes = 1 Gigatonne) of carbon dioxide emissions by country (or region depending on personal preference).

Scientists around the world are currently researching ways of capturing carbon and burying it underground in a process referred to as [[carbon capture and storage]]. If effective ways of doing this are developed, this would allow humanity to significantly reduce the atmospheric and oceanic CO2 levels and thus a prevent a dangerous rise in [[temperature of the Earth|global temperature]].

==Interactive Graph==
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==Author & Contributors==
James Jenden, Jacqueline Williams, Jason Donev

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